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Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching
2011 · 1h 27m
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What is it about? Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching
The Chinese I Ching, the Book of Changes, is one of the oldest and most influential documents of mankind. It was the missionary Richard Wilhelm, who brought it to the West. The film tells his story and provides insight into ancient Chinese thought.
As a young missionary, Richard Wilhelm in 1899 to China, which was then exploited by the colonial powers. He lived there revolts against foreigners, the end of the imperial dynasties and the First World War. In these times of turbulent upheavals he was indefatigable in search of the deepest truth that helps people deal with change and able to shape their own lives. Richard Wilhelm baptized not only Chinese, but accomplished one of the largest translation services of the 20th century: Confucius, LAOTSE the most important texts of Daoism and especially the I CHING THE BOOK OF CHANGES. The book also served many readers in the West as inspiration. Wilhelm is still one of the most important mediators of Chinese culture in Europe.
Genre: documentary. Themes: china, missionary, biography, theologian, richard wilhelm.
Cast and crew Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching
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Creators
- Directed byBettina Wilhelm
- ScreenplayBettina Wilhelm
- ScreenplayRonit Yoeli Tlalim
Full cast and crew6 cast members, 3 crew
Cast:
- Jonathan Pryce · Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Richard Wilhelm - English(voice)
- Sylvester Groth · Richard Wilhelm - German(voice)
- Henrik Jäger · Self(as Dr. Henrik Jäger)
- Sonu Shamdasani · Self
- Richard Smith · Self
- Ren Xihai · Self
Crew:
- Bettina Wilhelm · Director
- Bettina Wilhelm · Writer
- Ronit Yoeli Tlalim · Writer
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Details Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching
- First theatrical release
- November 19, 2011
- Release in the US
- November 19, 2011
- Country
- Switzerland
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Bettina Wilhelm Filmproduktion, Triluna Film AG
Frequently asked questions
How long is Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching?
1h 27m (87 minutes).
Who’s in Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching?
Jonathan Pryce, Sylvester Groth, Henrik Jäger, Sonu Shamdasani, Richard Smith, and Ren Xihai. Directed by Bettina Wilhelm.
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