Ten Thousand Waves
Synopsis
TEN THOUSAND WAVES is a 9-screen installation shot on location in China. The work poetically weaves together stories linking China’s ancient past and present. Through an architectural installation, the work explores the movement of people across countries and continents and meditates on unfinished journeys. Conceived and made over four years, TEN THOUSAND WAVES sees Julien collaborating with some of China’s leading artistic voices, including the legendary siren of Chinese cinema Maggie Cheung; rising star of Chinese film Zhao Tao; poet Wang Ping; master calligrapher Gong Fagen; artist Yang Fudong; acclaimed cinematographer Zhao Xiaoshi; and a 100-strong Chinese cast and crew. The film’s original musical score is by fellow East Londoner Jah Wobble and The Chinese Dub Orchestra and contemporary classical composer Maria de Alvear.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isaac Julien
- Original Score
- Jah Wobble
- Original Title
- Ten Thousand Waves
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Julien
Jah Wobble
Zhao Xiaoshi
Adam Finch
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Isaac Julien
Director
Zhao Xiaoshi
Director of Photography
Adam Finch
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What is Ten Thousand Waves about?
TEN THOUSAND WAVES is a 9-screen installation shot on location in China. The work poetically weaves together stories linking China’s ancient past and present. Through an architectural installation, the work explores the movement of people across countries and continents and meditates on unfinished journeys. Conceived and made over four years, TEN THOUSAND WAVES sees Julien collaborating with some of China’s leading artistic voices, including the legendary siren of Chinese cinema Maggie Cheung; rising star of Chinese film Zhao Tao; poet Wang Ping; master calligrapher Gong Fagen; artist Yang Fudong; acclaimed cinematographer Zhao Xiaoshi; and a 100-strong Chinese cast and crew. The film’s original musical score is by fellow East Londoner Jah Wobble and The Chinese Dub Orchestra and contemporary classical composer Maria de Alvear.
Who directed Ten Thousand Waves?
Ten Thousand Waves was directed by Isaac Julien.
Who stars in Ten Thousand Waves?
The principal cast of Ten Thousand Waves includes Maggie Cheung, Zhao Tao.
When was Ten Thousand Waves released and how long is it?
Ten Thousand Waves was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Ten Thousand Waves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ten Thousand Waves was composed by Jah Wobble.