CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 27m

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.

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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.

Directed byBettina Wilhelm

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
EN
Released
November 19, 2011
Studios
Bettina Wilhelm FilmproduktionTriluna Film AG

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Richard Wilhelm - English(voice)

Sylvester Groth

Sylvester Groth

Richard Wilhelm - German(voice)

Henrik Jäger

Self(as Dr. Henrik Jäger)

Sonu Shamdasani

Self

Richard Smith

Self

Ren Xihai

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Bettina Wilhelm
Bettina Wilhelm
Written by
Bettina Wilhelm
Bettina Wilhelm
Ronit Yoeli Tlalim

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