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A ballet inspired by the aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Yun men wu ji, RM Creative Fernseh- und Film-GmbH, Opus Arte (Firm)
Other Authors: Lin, Huaimin, MacGibbon, Ross, Cage, John, Moritz, Reiner E., 1938-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:In English with optional subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian (extra features only).
Published: Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex : Opus Arte, [2006]
Subjects:
Ballets > Taiwan.
Modern dance > Taiwan.
Dance > Performance > Videodisc.
Documentary films.
Description
Summary:A ballet inspired by the aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy.
Item Description:Program notes in English, French and German in container.
Anamorphic widescreen presentation.
Extra features include: "Dragon flying and phoenix dancing": an introduction to "Cursive II" with Lin Hwai-min; "Floating on the ground": a documentary by Reiner E. Moritz, portraying Lin Hwai-min, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan and "Cursive II" in the context of the company's history, including interviews with the choreographer, dancers and creative team.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:DVD-9; DTS surround, LPCM stereo.
Production Credits:Music, John Cage ; costume design, Lin Jing-ru; director of photography, Wilhelm Marhold ; editor, James Bicknell.