

Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation
2023, English. Directed by Ward Serrill.
A master of ancient Chinese poetry and the search for a lost tradition
The film follows Bill’s adventures as a child of a bank robber, raised in a gilded household, who turned his back on American devotion to materialism and went off to live in monasteries and mountains in Taiwan. He pursued a fascination with Buddhism and poetry and traveled to remote regions of China to rediscover an ancient tradition of mountain hermits vital to Chinese culture.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 2023.
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- Released
- 27 October 2023
- Written by
- Michael McMann, Ward Serrill
- Budget
- $550K
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Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation: quick answers
Is Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation worth watching?
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How long is Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation have a post-credits scene?
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Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation on?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 2023. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
If you liked Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation, try Samsara, Naqoyqatsi, Deliver Us from Evil.
Who directed Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation?
Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation (2023) was directed by Ward Serrill and stars Bill Porter, Spring Cheng.