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"The Beauty of Ritual" (《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.
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How long is The Beauty of Ritual?
The Beauty of Ritual has a runtime of 23m ( and 23 minutes).
Who directed The Beauty of Ritual?
The Beauty of Ritual was directed by Chang Chao-Tang and released in 1981.
What genre is The Beauty of Ritual?
The Beauty of Ritual is a Documentary film (1981).
Who stars in The Beauty of Ritual?
The cast of The Beauty of Ritual includes Lin Hwai-min, 陳奇祿, 席德進, 余德慧.
