Ten Thousand Waves

TEN THOUSAND WAVES is a 9screen installation shot on location in China The work poetically weaves together stories linking Chinas ancient past and present Through an architectural installation the work explores the movement of people across countries and continents and meditates on unfinished journeys Conceived and made over four years TEN THOUSAND WAVES sees Julien collaborating with some of Chinas leading artistic voices including the legendary siren of Chinese cinema Maggie Cheung rising star of Chinese film Zhao Tao poet Wang Ping master calligrapher Gong Fagen artist Yang Fudong acclaimed cinematographer Zhao Xiaoshi and a 100strong Chinese cast and crew The films original musical score is by fellow East Londoner Jah Wobble and The Chinese Dub Orchestra and contemporary classical composer Maria de Alvear