Timon of Athens
雅典的泰门
Synopsis
In April of 1986, Wen Pulin and his then-wife Zheng Ziru directed students at Beijing Second Foreign Language Institute in an English-language play adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens." The play was part of "The First Shakespeare Festival in China," and in a move that was unusual for the era, Wen — who had already dabbled in independent filming with his students — decided to record the entirety of the play. This 'video' was screened for public audiences the same year of its production. And in March of 1987, it was displayed on television sets as a 'video installation' during the "Wen Pulin 1987 Art Exhibition." It is one of the earliest examples of video art in China.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wen Pulin, Zheng Ziru
- Original Title
- 雅典的泰门
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wen Pulin, Zheng Ziru
Department Leadership Roster
Wen Pulin
Director
Zheng Ziru
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timon of Athens
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What is Timon of Athens about?
In April of 1986, Wen Pulin and his then-wife Zheng Ziru directed students at Beijing Second Foreign Language Institute in an English-language play adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens." The play was part of "The First Shakespeare Festival in China," and in a move that was unusual for the era, Wen — who had already dabbled in independent filming with his students — decided to record the entirety of the play. This 'video' was screened for public audiences the same year of its production. And in March of 1987, it was displayed on television sets as a 'video installation' during the "Wen Pulin 1987 Art Exhibition." It is one of the earliest examples of video art in China.
Who directed Timon of Athens?
Timon of Athens was directed by Wen Pulin, Zheng Ziru.
Who stars in Timon of Athens?
The principal cast of Timon of Athens includes Not specified.
When was Timon of Athens released and how long is it?
Timon of Athens was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 58m.