Sanyu
Synopsis
Sanyu (1901-1964), an important Chinese artist, was a friend of Robert Frank's who died in anonymity in Paris. In this film portrait, Frank creates a requiem that includes dramatic and documentary scenes set in Paris, and a chronicle of his trip to Taipei to attend Sotheby's auction of the paintings Sanyu left him.
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August 10, 2005
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Frank
- Original Title
- Sanyu
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, French
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Frank
Laura Israel
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Robert Frank
Director
Laura Israel
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What is Sanyu about?
Sanyu (1901-1964), an important Chinese artist, was a friend of Robert Frank's who died in anonymity in Paris. In this film portrait, Frank creates a requiem that includes dramatic and documentary scenes set in Paris, and a chronicle of his trip to Taipei to attend Sotheby's auction of the paintings Sanyu left him.
Who directed Sanyu?
Sanyu was directed by Robert Frank.
Who stars in Sanyu?
The principal cast of Sanyu includes Robert Frank.
When was Sanyu released and how long is it?
Sanyu was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 29m.