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Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching
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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."

20111h 27m10.0 TMDb

Directed by Bettina Wilhelm

Spoiler-Free

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.

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity6.7
Humor5.3
Realism8.2
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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