Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

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

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.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1988-03-18
  • Runtime: 46 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4012
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

David Hockney

David Hockney

as Self

External Links

Keywords

chinatheoryartcriticismperspective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1988-03-18.

Who are the main actors in A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

The main cast includes David Hockney, .

Where can I watch A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth is available.

Is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of 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 has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth filmed?

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

The total runtime of A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth is 46 minutes.

Is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth.

Does A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence

Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence

F1 How It Was

F1 How It Was

Nas: Time Is Illmatic

Nas: Time Is Illmatic

Gray Matters

Gray Matters

The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch

The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch

What Difference Does It Make?

What Difference Does It Make?

The New Man

The New Man

Beautiful Young Minds

Beautiful Young Minds

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Maineland

Maineland

The Sophisticated Misfit

The Sophisticated Misfit

If I Had Four Dromedaries

If I Had Four Dromedaries

Legends of the Knight

Legends of the Knight

The Mundo King

The Mundo King

You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night

You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night

The Fight for Saturday Night

The Fight for Saturday Night

Leonardo: The Works

Leonardo: The Works

Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo

The Pharmacy: Shanghai

The Pharmacy: Shanghai

Unrest

Unrest