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09:07, 07-Jan-2019
Chinese adaptation of Levin's 'Winter Funeral' ends run
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08:36, 10-Jan-2019
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A Chinese language adaptation of celebrated Israeli playwright Hanoch Levin's comedy "Winter Funeral" has ended after a five-day run in Beijing.
Dubbed the premiere Chinese version of "Winter Funeral," it is considered one of Levin's most brilliant family comedies. Its Chinese adaptation was a collaboration of Israeli director Yair Sherman and students at The Dome Studio in Beijing.
Levin, who died in 1999, was one of Israel's most prolific and influential playwrights, creating more than 60 plays. His works have been translated into more than 20 languages.
A press conference on the Chinese adaptation of "Requiem", which will premiere in Beijing in July 2019, is held in Beijing, December 23, 2018. /VCG Photo
A press conference on the Chinese adaptation of "Requiem", which will premiere in Beijing in July 2019, is held in Beijing, December 23, 2018. /VCG Photo
Levin was the first Israeli playwright to have his works brought to the Chinese stage. His most famous play "Requiem" has been staged three times in China.
Sherman said that in "Requiem" Levin revealed his insight into life and death through long dialogue. But in "Winter Funeral," the same insight is hidden in the joyful but a bit absurd drama.
(Cover: Part of the poster for the play "Winter Funeral" /Photo via Embassies.gov.il)
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency