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A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth

7.7198846mNRMovieDocumentary

Director Philip Haas and artist David Hockney invite you to join them on a magical journey through China via a marvelous 72-foot long 17th-century Chinese scroll entitled The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour (1691-1698), scroll…

DirectorPhilip Haas
WriterDavid Hockney
ProducerPhilip Haas

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Streaming in 2 other countries

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Philip Haas

DHDavid Hockney
David Hockney
Self

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