The Peony Pavilion
2001
2h 2min
Music
Romance
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Overview
Narrated excerpts from Chen Shi-Zheng’s acclaimed stage production of Tang Xianzu’s The Peony Pavilion, filmed in Paris after its Lincoln Center presentation. This two-hour document condenses the epic kunqu love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei through opera, dance, acrobatics, puppetry, martial arts and Robert Powell’s narration, preserving the atmosphere of a much longer theatrical event.
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Who directed The Peony Pavilion?
The Peony Pavilion was directed by Chen Shi-Zheng.
How long is The Peony Pavilion?
The Peony Pavilion runs for 2h 2min, and was released in 2001.
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