This is a two-part TV docudrama that follows 17th century German Jesuit missionary scientist, Fr. Adam Schall von Bell, throughout his long and dramatic life in China. Schall introduced modern astronomy to the Chinese, and influenced three emperors to allow the presence of the fledgling Catholic Church in China.
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Adam Schall von Bell – In the Service of the Emperors
is a two-part TV docudrama that follows 17th century German Jesuit missionary scientist, Fr. Adam Schall von Bell, throughout his long and dramatic life in China. Schall introduced modern astronomy to the Chinese, and influenced three emperors to allow the presence of the fledgling Catholic Church in China.
A Two-part Video Documentary by Kuangchi Program Service, Taipei and Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, Nanjing
Part 1 – Servant and Scholar
Part 2 – The Emperor's "Grandfather"
Total Running time: 104 minutes
Languages (dubbing and subtitles): English and Mandarin Chinese
Directed by: Jerry Martinson, SJ and Chen Yinhui
For international distribution please contact:Mhike J. So
Kuangchi Program Service
Email: mhike@kuangchi.com
