2008: The 500 Arhats

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkb:film
gptkbp:animation_studio gptkb:Wang_Film_Productions
gptkbp:animation_style stylized
traditional hand-drawn
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Chen_Kaige
vibrant colors.
2 D animation
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired by traditional Chinese art.
gptkbp:audience cult following.
gptkbp:based_on Buddhist mythology
gptkbp:box_office $10 million
gptkbp:budget $5 million.
gptkbp:character_arc Buddha's disciples.
gptkbp:character_design gptkb:Zhang_Xiaogang
unique and stylized.
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:character_motivation spiritual growth.
gptkbp:character_relationships Buddha and his disciples.
gptkbp:cinematography Liu Yung-chi
gptkbp:country gptkb:China
gptkbp:critical_analysis explores themes of redemption.
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact promoted Buddhism
gptkbp:cultural_references Chinese Buddhist texts.
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Buddhism
depicts Buddhist teachings.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Chen_Kaige
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:China_Film_Group_Corporation
gptkbp:editing gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
gptkbp:film_awards nominated for Best Animation.
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_length 90 minutes
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:PG
Zhang Yadong.
gptkbp:filming_location China.
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Animation
gptkbp:historical_context reflects modern interpretations of Buddhism.
gptkbp:historical_legacy influenced future animated films.
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD and Blu-ray.
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Chinese_mythology
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:language gptkb:Mandarin
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yokohama_Museum_of_Art
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Buddha
gptkbp:merchandising toys and collectibles.
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Zhang_Yadong
gptkbp:narrative non-linear
gptkbp:narrative_theme sacrifice and enlightenment.
gptkbp:plot_summary Buddha's journey to enlightenment.
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:none
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Beijing_Enlight_Pictures
gptkbp:release_country limited.
gptkbp:release_date December 12, 2008
gptkbp:release_format theatrical.
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2008
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Chen_Kaige
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score
gptkbp:symbolism 500 Arhats represent enlightenment.
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:children
gptkbp:theme gptkb:spirituality
gptkbp:type gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:viewing_platform streaming services.
gptkbp:voice_cast gptkb:Gong_Li
gptkb:Andy_Lau
gptkb:Donnie_Yen
gptkb:Jet_Li
gptkb:Zhang_Ziyi
gptkbp:year gptkb:2008
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Takashi_Murakami
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4