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200130 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

A Conversation with God

200130 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

A sudden power blackout interrupts a vibrant festival in Taiwan, where a filmmaker documents a spiritual medium and a man in a trance.

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Tsai Ming-liang

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A sudden power blackout interrupts a vibrant festival in Taiwan, where a filmmaker documents a spiritual medium and a man in a trance.

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Tsai Ming-liang

Tsai Ming-liangdirector

Lee Kang-Sheng

Lee Kang-Shengcast

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Filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang rides his 50cc motorbike through Taiwan during a vibrant festival for the deity Mazu. The celebration causes a significant traffic jam, where Tsai witnesses a man in a trance and performances by karaoke girls. A sudden power blackout disrupts the festivities, leading to an exploration of hidden fish and underground passages. The film captures the blend of sacred rituals and everyday life in contemporary Taiwanese culture.

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