Music Monks / a film by Qiaoli Wang and Luo Wen.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Wang, Qiaoli, director.

Wen, Luo, director.

Heritage Broadcasting Service.

Language:

Chinese

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhist monks--China--Great Xiangguo Temple.

Buddhist monks.

Music--Philosophy and aesthetics--500 A.D.

Music.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Feature films.

Nonfiction films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (78 minutes)) : sound, color

Place of Publication:

[Eugene, Oregon] : Heritage Broadcasting Service, [2019]

Language Note:

In Chinese with English subtitles.

System Details:

digital

Summary:

While Chinese Gongfu monks are world-famous today, little is known about the mysterious Music Monks. Founded in AD 555, Xiangguo Temple, one of the most prestigious Buddhist temples in China, has preserved the secret roots of Chinese music through the efforts of many generations. However, the continuous trauma of the last one hundred years has had a devastating effect on the music. Shi Yuande is conductor of the Buddhist orchestra of the Great Xiangguo Temple. Shortly before his retirement, he tries to pass on his unfulfilled wishes to a younger generation of Music Monks. Now, three talented young members of the orchestra continue the work of the Music Monks. This is an emotional journey of love and faith, but above all a journey of pain and a story about a nearly forgotten episode in Chinese music history.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (viewed on August 16, 2024).

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.