Nine Songs
九歌
Synopsis
This dance film presents Nine Songs as reimagined by Lin Hwai-min and performed by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, directed for screen by Chang Chao-Tang. Drawing on ancient ritual poetry, the work evokes prayers to heaven and earth, spirits and ancestors, as well as love and mourning. Masked gods and human figures move together in a ceremonial structure, staging a timeless vision of human experience. Premiered in 1993, Nine Songs became one of Cloud Gate’s most important works. A studio fire in 2008 nearly caused the piece to be lost, but a surviving ceremonial mask remained as a trace of its legacy. This film records the production before the fire, preserving its original form. Moving across layered time and space, the choreography creates a powerful, immersive atmosphere. Through moments of wonder, grief, and ecstasy, the work unfolds toward a state of clarity and quiet transcendence.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lin Hwai-min, Chang Chao-Tang
- Original Title
- 九歌
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lin Hwai-min, Chang Chao-Tang
Department Leadership Roster
Lin Hwai-min
Director
Chang Chao-Tang
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nine Songs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nine Songs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nine Songs about?
This dance film presents Nine Songs as reimagined by Lin Hwai-min and performed by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, directed for screen by Chang Chao-Tang. Drawing on ancient ritual poetry, the work evokes prayers to heaven and earth, spirits and ancestors, as well as love and mourning. Masked gods and human figures move together in a ceremonial structure, staging a timeless vision of human experience. Premiered in 1993, Nine Songs became one of Cloud Gate’s most important works. A studio fire in 2008 nearly caused the piece to be lost, but a surviving ceremonial mask remained as a trace of its legacy. This film records the production before the fire, preserving its original form. Moving across layered time and space, the choreography creates a powerful, immersive atmosphere. Through moments of wonder, grief, and ecstasy, the work unfolds toward a state of clarity and quiet transcendence.
Who directed Nine Songs?
Nine Songs was directed by Lin Hwai-min, Chang Chao-Tang.
Who stars in Nine Songs?
The principal cast of Nine Songs includes Not specified.
When was Nine Songs released and how long is it?
Nine Songs was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.