Rent Sutra (2008)

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Synopsis:
Celebrated Flemish/Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkoaui presents a new dance work inspired by the skill, strength and spirituality of Buddhist Shaolin monks. In the acclaimed 'Sutra' Sidi Larbi has collaborated closely with Turner Prize winning artist Antony Gormley and Polish composer Szymon Brzoska. Gormley's striking set design and Brzoska's beautiful score set the scene for this mesmerising show. The seventeen Monks performing in 'Sutra' are from the original Shaolin Temple, situated near Dengfeng City in the Henan Province of China and established in 495 AD.
In 1983 the State Council defined the Shaolin Temple as the key national Buddhist Temple and the Monks still follow a strict Buddhist doctrine, of which Kung-Fu and Tai Chi martial arts are an integral part of their daily regime. By visiting the Shaolin Temple and working with the Shaolin Monks over several months, Sidi Larbi followed a lifelong interest in exploring the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition, its relationship with Kung-Fu, and its position within a contemporary context.
Actors:
Sidi Larbi Cherkoaui, Monks of the Shaolin Temple
Directors:
, Sidi Larbi Cherkoaui
Producers:
Hisashi Itoh, Fu Min, Suzanne Walker
Studio:
Axiom
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest, Sports & Sport Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
02/02/2009
Run Time:
71 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Interviews with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Szymon Brzoska and Antony Gormley
  • Photo Galleries: rehearsals, designs, production

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