Balance of the Five Elements

Everything in the universe is in a state of constant change; dynamic and infinite. Time, the seasons, nature itself; all are part of an eternal cycle. This is the basis of the ancient Chinese teachings of the Five Elements or “Wu Xing...
New Zealand Production
Feature 2020 Documentary 100.00 minutes
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The genesis of the universe and everything in it is described by the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Five Elements: known as Wu Xing. Change is the only constant. Balance and harmony are the objectives. On a cinematic journey throughout China, traversing seasons and geographical touch points, we discover how the Five Elements, remain vibrant and relevant in contemporary times.

Directors

Jan Hinrik Drevs
Mike Single

Producers

James Heyward
Christian Beetz
Kong Weina
Guo Yeqi

Screenplay Writers

Jan Hinrik Drevs
Marilyn McFadyen

Executive Producers

Wang Yuanyuan
Richard Fletcher

Cast

Gary Young
Narrator

Crew

Mike Single | DOP
Katharina Fiedler | Editor
Christian R Timmann | Editor
Joel Haines | Composer

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