Diamond Sutra
2012, Chinese. Directed by Tsai Ming-liang.
In 2012, Taiwanese architects Michael Lin and Liao Wei-li invited Tsai Ming-Liang to create moving visuals for their exhibit at the Venise Architecture Biennale. Using the space at their preview exhibition in Taiwan, Tsai Ming-Liang made two short films, "Sleepwalk" and "Diamond Sutra", using the "Walker" concept. "Diamond Sutra" was later selected to be the opening short film for the Venise Film Festival. Tsai-Ming Liang said that gazing at the steam rising from a rice cooker reminded him of his mother's face as she laid dying, exhaling her final breath.
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- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 7 September 2012
- Original title
- 金剛經
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Tsai Ming-liang
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Diamond Sutra: quick answers
What should I watch before Diamond Sutra?
Watch No Form (2012) and Sleepwalk (2012) first.
What comes after Diamond Sutra?
Next in the series: Walker (2012), Journey to the West (2014), and No No Sleep (2015).
Is Diamond Sutra worth watching?
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How long is Diamond Sutra?
Diamond Sutra runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does Diamond Sutra have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Diamond Sutra on?
Diamond Sutra isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Diamond Sutra?
If you liked Diamond Sutra, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet, Ryan.
Who directed Diamond Sutra?
Diamond Sutra (2012) was directed by Tsai Ming-liang and stars Lee Kang-sheng.