Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation (2023)

A master of ancient Chinese poetry and the search for a lost tradition

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The film follows Bill’s adventures as a child of a bank robber, raised in a gilded household, who turned his back on American devotion to materialism and went off to live in monasteries and mountains in Taiwan. He pursued a fascination with Buddhism and poetry and traveled to remote regions of China to rediscover an ancient tradition of mountain hermits vital to Chinese culture.

Director: Ward Serrill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Production: Woody Creek Pictures
Language: 普通话, English
Budget: $550,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

translation, chinese poetry

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More Films by Director: Ward Serrill
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation about?
The film follows Bill’s adventures as a child of a bank robber, raised in a gilded household, who turned his back on American devotion to materialism and went off to live in monasteries and mountains in Taiwan. He pursued a fascination with Buddhism and poetry and traveled to remote regions of China to rediscover an ancient tradition of mountain hermits vital to Chinese culture.
Who directed Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation was directed by Ward Serrill.
Who stars in Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation stars Bill Porter, Spring Cheng.
How long is Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation had a budget of $550,000.