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- BFI identifier447074
- Date1994 (Copyright)
- Production countryEngland, United Kingdom
- Production company
- SynopsisDocu-drama which examines the beliefs on which the Chinese Hungry Ghosts Festival is based, and attempts to bring its observance to life. The festival originated from Buddhist teaching, and traditionally began when a disciple of Buddha - Mu Lian - went in search of his mother in Hell. The story is told in a stylised form, combining Peking opera and martial arts with modern film techniques intended to bring humour to the subject. (Synopsis)
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- Credits
- CastSean Buckley (hungry ghost 1)
Louise Ballantyne (hungry ghost 2)
Peter Saracen (hungry ghost 3)
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Title
A Bridge to the Past (Original)
Category
Non Fiction (Short film)- Black Arts Video Project
Series Work - 800076
United Kingdom - Film - Non Fiction
- +A Bridge to the Past
Work - 447074 - 1994 (Copyright)
England - Film - Non Fiction
- +A Bridge to the Past
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