The Beauty of Rituals
Overview
"The Beauty of Rituals" (《祭典之美》) by Chang Chao-tang (張照堂) surveys Taiwanese folk festivals across regions and seasons, framing them through the perspectives of archaeologist Chen Chi-lu (陳奇祿), choreographer Lin Hwai-min (林懷民), psychologist Yu Te-hui (余德慧), and painter Shiy De-jinn (席德進). The script and voiceover by Chiang Hsun (蔣勳) articulate the symbolic and affective dimensions of traditional belief.With music by Ma Shui-long (馬水龍), Chou Wen-chung (周文中), Kitaro (喜多郎), and Mike Oldfield, the film juxtaposes Eastern and Western sonic forms, re-mediating ritual as a dynamic contemporary cultural field.
About The Beauty of Rituals (1981)
Released in 1981, The Beauty of Rituals is a documentary film (TW). It was directed by Chang Chao-Tang. The cast is led by Lin Hwai-min, 陳奇祿, 席德進 and 余德慧. With a runtime of 23m, the film is available in full HD.
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