Introduction to Confucius

United States, 1975

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This film deals with the main tenets of Confucian thought which are clearly presented. Ancient Chinese music, art and many quotes from Confucius enrich the simple narrative.

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Credits

producer/director

Sumner J. Glimcher

production company

International Film Foundation

Mass Communications

Duration

00:11:40:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1975

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

321837

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Religion

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - China

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Confucianism

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Confucius

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

History → China - History

History → Confucianism

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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