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How Wang-Fo Was Saved (1987)

Movie ★ 7.1 15 min

Drama Animation Fantasy

Wang Fo, the greatest master of medieval China, aided by his assistant who has given up everything to follow him, desperately seeks aesthetic perfection. A day comes when he thinks he has achieved it. But his genius arouses both the curiosity and the jealousy of the Emperor. Wang Fo will be able to escape the Emperor's vindictiveness only by going to the limit of his talents.

René Laloux Director René Laloux Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1987
Runtime
15 min
IMDb
tt0321750
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Studio
Revcom Télévision

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Cast

Olivier Cruveiller Olivier Cruveiller Ling (voice) Jean-Claude Dreyfus Jean-Claude Dreyfus L'empereur (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is How Wang-Fo Was Saved about?
Wang Fo, the greatest master of medieval China, aided by his assistant who has given up everything to follow him, desperately seeks aesthetic perfection. A day comes when he thinks he has achieved it. But his genius arouses both the curiosity and the jealousy of the Emperor. Wang Fo will be able to escape the Emperor's vindictiveness only by going to the limit of his talents.
Who directed How Wang-Fo Was Saved?
How Wang-Fo Was Saved was directed by René Laloux.
Who stars in How Wang-Fo Was Saved?
How Wang-Fo Was Saved stars Olivier Cruveiller, Jean-Claude Dreyfus.
When was How Wang-Fo Was Saved released?
How Wang-Fo Was Saved is a 1987 drama, animation, fantasy film.
Where can I watch How Wang-Fo Was Saved?
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