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Li: The Patterns of Nature(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-02-09
52%
2 Votes
Time: 0h 9m
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Through the use of time-lapse, microscopy and animation, this film lyrically explores the concept of "Li," a Chinese word that refers to organic patterning and the inherent order of the physical world.
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Through the use of time-lapse, microscopy and animation, this film lyrically explores the concept of "Li," a Chinese word that refers to organic patterning and the inherent order of the physical world.
Release Date
2007-02-09
Average
5.2
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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