The Peony Pavilion (2001)
Narrated excerpts from Chen Shi-Zheng’s acclaimed stage production of Tang Xianzu’s The Peony Pavilion, filmed in Paris after its Lincoln Center presentation. This two-hour document condenses the epic kunqu love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei through opera, dance, acrobatics, puppetry, martial arts and Robert Powell’s narration, preserving the atmosphere of a much longer theatrical event.
Director: Chen Shi-Zheng
Genre: Music, Romance
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: January 3, 2001
Original Language: zh
Keywords
chinese opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Peony Pavilion about?
- Narrated excerpts from Chen Shi-Zheng’s acclaimed stage production of Tang Xianzu’s The Peony Pavilion, filmed in Paris after its Lincoln Center presentation. This two-hour document condenses the epic kunqu love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei through opera, dance, acrobatics, puppetry, martial arts and Robert Powell’s narration, preserving the atmosphere of a much longer theatrical event.
- Who directed The Peony Pavilion?
- The Peony Pavilion was directed by Chen Shi-Zheng.
- How long is The Peony Pavilion?
- The Peony Pavilion has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Peony Pavilion?
- The Peony Pavilion is a Music, Romance film.