Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching (2011)
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.
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
Screenplay
Keywords
china, missionary, biography, theologian, richard wilhelm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching about?
- 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.
- Who directed Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching?
- Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching was directed by Bettina Wilhelm.
- Who stars in Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching?
- Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching stars Jonathan Pryce, Sylvester Groth, Henrik Jäger, Sonu Shamdasani, Richard Smith, Ren Xihai.
- How long is Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching?
- Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching?
- Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching is a Documentary film.
- Where was Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching produced?
- Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching was produced in Switzerland.