The Beauty of Rituals
祭典之美
Synopsis
"The Beauty of Rituals" (《祭典之美》) by Chang Chao-tang (張照堂) surveys Taiwanese folk festivals across regions and seasons, framing them through the perspectives of archaeologist Chen Chi-lu (陳奇祿), choreographer Lin Hwai-min (林懷民), psychologist Yu Te-hui (余德慧), and painter Shiy De-jinn (席德進). The script and voiceover by Chiang Hsun (蔣勳) articulate the symbolic and affective dimensions of traditional belief.With music by Ma Shui-long (馬水龍), Chou Wen-chung (周文中), Kitaro (喜多郎), and Mike Oldfield, the film juxtaposes Eastern and Western sonic forms, re-mediating ritual as a dynamic contemporary cultural field.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Chao-Tang
- Original Score
- 高惠宗, Kitaro, Chou Wen-chung, 馬水龍, Mike Oldfield, Oregon
- Original Title
- 祭典之美
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Chao-Tang
高惠宗, Kitaro, Chou Wen-chung, 馬水龍, Mike Oldfield, Oregon
Chang Chao-Tang
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Chang Chao-Tang
Director
Chang Chao-Tang
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What is The Beauty of Rituals about?
"The Beauty of Rituals" (《祭典之美》) by Chang Chao-tang (張照堂) surveys Taiwanese folk festivals across regions and seasons, framing them through the perspectives of archaeologist Chen Chi-lu (陳奇祿), choreographer Lin Hwai-min (林懷民), psychologist Yu Te-hui (余德慧), and painter Shiy De-jinn (席德進). The script and voiceover by Chiang Hsun (蔣勳) articulate the symbolic and affective dimensions of traditional belief.With music by Ma Shui-long (馬水龍), Chou Wen-chung (周文中), Kitaro (喜多郎), and Mike Oldfield, the film juxtaposes Eastern and Western sonic forms, re-mediating ritual as a dynamic contemporary cultural field.
Who directed The Beauty of Rituals?
The Beauty of Rituals was directed by Chang Chao-Tang.
Who stars in The Beauty of Rituals?
The principal cast of The Beauty of Rituals includes Lin Hwai-min, 陳奇祿, 席德進, 余德慧.
When was The Beauty of Rituals released and how long is it?
The Beauty of Rituals was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beauty of Rituals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beauty of Rituals was composed by 高惠宗, Kitaro, Chou Wen-chung, 馬水龍, Mike Oldfield, Oregon.