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Balance of the Five Elements

2020, English. Directed by Jan-Hinrik Drevs.

The Chinese philosophy of the Five Elements postulates that everything in our universe is based on wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. While traveling through China’s stunning landscapes and witnessing the seasons, this documentary seeks not only the roots of this ancient theory but also the continuing impacts on modern China.

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Released
1 June 2020
Country
China, Germany, New Zealand
ancient culturemodern chinataoismtaoancient knowledgeancient kingdomtraditional valuestraditional educationancient chinaspiritual philosophycontemporary historical settingtraditional practices

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Balance of the Five Elements (2020) was directed by Jan-Hinrik Drevs.

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