Feelings of Mountains and Waters
Original title: Shan shui qing
1988 19m
AnimationShortDrama
A short film about a young girl who cares for a wise old scholar in exchange for guqin lessons.
7.5/10
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A short film about a young girl who cares for a wise old scholar in exchange for guqin lessons.Plot summary
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AnimationShortDrama
A short film about a young girl who cares for a wise old scholar in exchange for guqin lessons.
7.5/10
549
3Critic reviews
Awards
2 wins
SPONSORED
Photos
Storyline
A short film about a young girl who cares for a wise old scholar in exchange for guqin lessons.Plot summary
User reviews5
Review
FEATURED REVIEW10/10
Superb short animation in distinct style
The animation style of Te Wei is quite distinct to that usually seen in either East or West, and most resembles traditional Chinese paintings, in light colours, and often with a softness of line, much like watercolours.
I recently viewed this excellent short film on a disc of animation by Te Wei. This one, called 'Feeling of Mountain and River' was my favourite on the disc, though 'The Cowboy's Flute' was also excellent.
This particular film consists almost entirely of images of landscapes and flowing water, and music played on the qin, a traditional zither-like instrument, though there is a back-story of the old qin-player instructing a child who aids him when he falls ill sick. The melodies are simple and superbly rendered, and the animation fits them perfectly, depicting scenes from nature, the movements of birds, animals and fish, plants, rivers, waterfalls, with consummate grace.
This short film really was a pleasure to watch, and had quite a calming effect on the senses.
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Dec 11, 2005
Details
Release date 1988 (China)
Country of origin China
Official site Les Films du Paradoxe (France)
Language None
