A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth
Synopsis
Director Philip Haas and artist David Hockney invite you to join them on a magical journey through China via a marvelous 72-foot long 17th-century Chinese scroll entitled The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour (1691-1698), scroll seven . As Hockney unrolls the beautiful and minutely detailed work of art, he traces the Emperor Kangxi’s second tour of his southern empire in 1689.
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March 18, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hockney
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Haas
David Hockney
Marc Wilkinson
Curtis Clark
Curtiss Clayton
Philip Haas
Department Leadership Roster
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Philip Haas
Director
David Hockney
Writer
Curtis Clark
Director of Photography
Philip Haas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth about?
Director Philip Haas and artist David Hockney invite you to join them on a magical journey through China via a marvelous 72-foot long 17th-century Chinese scroll entitled The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour (1691-1698), scroll seven . As Hockney unrolls the beautiful and minutely detailed work of art, he traces the Emperor Kangxi’s second tour of his southern empire in 1689.
Who directed A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?
A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth was directed by Philip Haas.
Who stars in A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?
The principal cast of A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth includes David Hockney.
When was A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth released and how long is it?
A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth was composed by Marc Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?
A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).