Storyline

As a young missionary, Richard Wilhelm in 1899 to China, which was then exploited by the colonial powers. He lived there revolts against foreigners, the end of the imperial dynasties and the First World War. In these times of turbulent upheavals he was indefatigable in search of the deepest truth that helps people deal with change and able to shape their own lives. Richard Wilhelm baptized not only Chinese, but accomplished one of the largest translation services of the 20th century: Confucius, LAOTSE the most important texts of Daoism and especially the I CHING THE BOOK OF CHANGES. The book also served many readers in the West as inspiration. Wilhelm is still one of the most important mediators of Chinese culture in Europe.

Key Information

Director Bettina Wilhelm
Writers Bettina Wilhelm, Ronit Yoeli Tlalim
Studio Bettina Wilhelm Filmproduktion
Rating 10.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Richard Wilhelm - English(voice)

Sylvester Groth

Sylvester Groth

Richard Wilhelm - German(voice)

Henrik Jäger

Self(as Dr. Henrik Jäger)

Sonu Shamdasani

Self

Richard Smith

Self

Ren Xihai

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching was released on November 19, 2011.

The runtime of Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching is 1h 27m.

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching is a Documentary movie.

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching was directed by Bettina Wilhelm.

The main cast of Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching includes Jonathan Pryce, Sylvester Groth, Henrik Jäger.

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching is originally in English.