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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.

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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: 0.722
  • 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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

The main cast includes David Hockney, .

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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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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

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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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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.

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

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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.

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