Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching

2011
1h 27m
10.0

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"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."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Bettina Wilhelm Filmproduktion Triluna Film AG
Production Countries
Switzerland
Spoken Languages
German

Quick Facts

Release Date November 19, 2011
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1961650

Cast

Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Richard Wilhelm - English(voice)

Sylvester Groth
Sylvester Groth

Richard Wilhelm - German(voice)

Henrik Jäger
Henrik Jäger

Self(as Dr. Henrik Jäger)

Sonu Shamdasani
Sonu Shamdasani

Self

Richard Smith
Richard Smith

Self

Ren Xihai
Ren Xihai

Self

Key Crew

Bettina Wilhelm
Director
Bettina Wilhelm
Writer
Ronit Yoeli Tlalim
Writer