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CHINA
Ancient China
(50 minutes)
From the creation legend of Pan Ku to the demise of the Han Dynasty, this
program traces Chinese history and explores the roots of Chinese culture today. Visit the
Great Wall if China as scholars discuss why it remains even today a symbol of oppression,
exemplified in the legend of the weeping woman; the Imperial Palace and how it exemplifies
Chinese beliefs in harmony; and the Beijing Opera, whose works are an elaborate retelling
of traditional folktales. The influences of Buddhism, ancestor worship, and Taoism in
China are also discussed, along with stunning footage of the Buddhist caves and the Terra
Cotta Army.
<Purchase $129 / Rental $75>
[FHS]
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INDIA
Loving Krishna (40 minutes)
Examines the link between the cult of Krishna, commerce, and
everyday life.
Serpent Mother (27 minutes)
Myth of the goddess, Manasha, is studied. Includes scenes
of manufacturing images and of the festival of the snakes.
Sons of Shiva
4 day annual festival celebrates the god of destruction (and
creation). Includes scenes of chanting and of sadhus (wandering ascetics).
[CC]
Wedding of the Goddess
Part I (36 minutes)
-History of the Chittirai festival in Madurai,
Tamilnadu.
Part II (40 minutes)
-Film of the 19 day festival honoring the Goddess.
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JAPAN
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
These are in Japanese with English subtitles. Three collections:
-Collection 1 (1994)
(285 minutes)
-The Izu Dancer
-The Dancing Girl
-The Harp of Burma (Parts 1 & 2)
-The Season of the Sun, Student Days
-The Grave of the Wild Chrysanthemum
-A Ghost Story
-The Theater of Life
-Wandering Days
-Growing Up
-Collection 2 (1994)
(312 minutes)
-The Sound of the Waves (Parts 1 & 2)
-Sanshiro
-The Judoist (Parts 1,2 & 3)
-The Wind Rises/The Fruit of Olympus
-Asunaro Story/The Story of Koyasu Dog
-A Walker in the Attic/A Psychological Test/A Red
Room.
-Collection 3
(260 minutes)
-Botchan (Parts 1 & 2)
-A Roadside Stone (Parts 1 & 2)
-The Tale of Shunkin/Friendship
-The Incident in the Bedroom Suburb
-Voice From Heaven
-The Martyr/The Priest of Mt. Kouya.
Each collection is $120 [CT] Japan: Past and Present
This five part series traces Japanese history from the seventh century
centralization along the Chinese model to the modern society which maintains
many traditions. Series includes:
Buddha in the
Land of the Kami (7th-12th Centuries)
(53 minutes)
Begins with Japanese creation myth and then addresses
the adoption of Buddhism and the creation of Heian aristocratic culture.
<The series is available for $749
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THAILAND
Thailand Before Buddha (44
minutes)
Explores legends and archaeological finds to learn about prehistoric Thailand. Includes a
visit to jungle nomads, people considered to be following ancient ways.
<Purchase $149/
Rental $75>
[FHS]
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