A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth(1988)
A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth Synopsis
Director Philip Haas and artist David Hockney invite you to join them on a magical journey through China via a marvelous 72-foot long 17th-century Chinese scroll entitled The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour (1691-1698), scroll seven . As Hockney unrolls the beautiful and minutely detailed work of art, he traces the Emperor Kangxi’s second tour of his southern empire in 1689.
A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth (1988) is a documentary film directed by Philip Haas, released on March 18, 1988 with a runtime of 46m. It stars David Hockney. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Haas
- Writers:
- David Hockney
- Producers:
- Philip Haas
- Cinematographer:
- Curtis Clark
- Status:
- Released
A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Philip Haas, written by David Hockney, produced by Philip Haas.
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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth online?
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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth (1988) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?
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The main cast of A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth (1988) includes David Hockney. The film was directed by Philip Haas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth released?
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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth was released on March 18, 1988 and runs for 46m.
Is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth worth watching?
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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth (1988) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.