The Dream of the Red Chamber
This dance film presents Dream of the Red Chamber as reimagined by Lin Hwai-min and performed by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, directed for screen by Chang Chao-Tang. Inspired by the classic Chinese novel, the story centers on the fragile love between Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai, set against the rise and fall of a great aristocratic family. Lin’s choreography frames the tale as a memory: a young man who has left the garden looks back on a vanished world. The Twelve Beauties appear in flowing, embroidered costumes, moving through falling flowers and shifting seasons. Classical imagery merges with contemporary dance, creating a restrained yet lyrical visual language. Premiered in 1983, the work became one of Cloud Gate’s signature productions. In 2005, Lin retired the piece as the company turned toward a more austere, introspective aesthetic. This film preserves a late-stage performance, documenting a key work from Cloud Gate’s early repertoire.
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- Released
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- Language
- Mandarin
Release dates
TaiwanTW
- Theatrical31 Mar 2005
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- When was The Dream of the Red Chamber released?
- The Dream of the Red Chamber was released on 31 March 2005.
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- Who directed The Dream of the Red Chamber?
- The Dream of the Red Chamber (2005) was directed by Chang Chao-Tang.
- How long is The Dream of the Red Chamber?
- The Dream of the Red Chamber runs for 1h 22m.
