The Poet and Singer
2012, Chinese. Directed by Bi Gan.
A visually splendid poem that provocatively but elegantly juxtaposes a poet, a singer, a river, a pair of murderers, and the Diamond Sutra.
- Runtime
- 0h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 21 August 2012
- Original title
- 金刚经
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Bi Gan
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The Poet and Singer runs 22 minutes (0h 22m).
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The Poet and Singer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 August 2012. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Poet and Singer?
If you liked The Poet and Singer, try Salomé, The Young One, All Day and a Night.
Who directed The Poet and Singer?
The Poet and Singer (2012) was directed by Bi Gan and stars Chen Yongzhong, Xie Lixun.