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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth
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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth

7.7/10 (3)
·1988· 46 min
Documentary

Director: Philip Haas

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.

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Cast

David Hockney

David Hockney

Self

In brief

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth (1988) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 3 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 46min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection.

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?

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth?

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth runs 46 minutes (46min).

What rating does A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth have?

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth from?

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth was released in 1988.

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