Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching

11/19/2011

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1hr 27min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Jonathan Pryce
  • Sylvester Groth
  • Henrik Jäger
  • Sonu Shamdasani
  • Richard Smith

    Director

  • Bettina Wilhelm

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Bettina Wilhelm Filmproduktion
  • Triluna Film AG

    Production Countries

  • Switzerland

LANGUAGES

  • German