The Peony Pavilion
Synopsis
Narrated excerpts from Chen Shi-Zheng’s acclaimed stage production of Tang Xianzu’s The Peony Pavilion, filmed in Paris after its Lincoln Center presentation. This two-hour document condenses the epic kunqu love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei through opera, dance, acrobatics, puppetry, martial arts and Robert Powell’s narration, preserving the atmosphere of a much longer theatrical event.
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- Director
- Chen Shi-Zheng
- Original Score
- Ye Tang
- Original Title
- The Peony Pavilion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Shi-Zheng
Ye Tang
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Shi-Zheng
Director
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What is The Peony Pavilion about?
Narrated excerpts from Chen Shi-Zheng’s acclaimed stage production of Tang Xianzu’s The Peony Pavilion, filmed in Paris after its Lincoln Center presentation. This two-hour document condenses the epic kunqu love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei through opera, dance, acrobatics, puppetry, martial arts and Robert Powell’s narration, preserving the atmosphere of a much longer theatrical event.
Who directed The Peony Pavilion?
The Peony Pavilion was directed by Chen Shi-Zheng.
Who stars in The Peony Pavilion?
The principal cast of The Peony Pavilion includes Bao Moli, Dai Tongkun, Gao Hong, Hua Meng, Robert Powell.
When was The Peony Pavilion released and how long is it?
The Peony Pavilion was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Peony Pavilion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Peony Pavilion was composed by Ye Tang.