The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven (2012 Edition)

China | 2012 (original 1961) | Animation, Fantasy | 90’
DIRECTOR：Wan Laiming
SCREENPLAY：Li Keruo, Wan Laiming
LANGUAGE：Chinese
SUBTITLES：English
25 Oct – Saturday 19:00 Salle2
Cinéma Aventure

“The Monkey King：Uproar in Heaven” is the first full-length color animated feature film in China, one of the pinnacle works of Chinese animation, and a classic representative of the Chinese animation school. Adapted from the first seven chapters of the Chinese classical masterpiece “Journey to the West,” it portrays the image of Sun Wukong, a classic mythical hero in Chinese culture.

The artistic style of the film is rich in Chinese ethnic characteristics and traditional cultural connotations. Building upon a decorative style, it integrates the unique dynamism and imaginative creative techniques of animation. The film stands as a significant milestone in the history of Chinese animation development.