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The First Emperor of China (1989)

The First Emperor of China (1989)

Drama History Documentary
Release Date: 1989, January 1
Directors: Tony Ianzelo, Liu Hao Xue
Countries: Canada, China
Production: China Film Co-Production, ONF | NFB, ONF | NFB, Xi'an Film Studio, Xi'an Film Studio
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Sun Wei, Bo Guan Jin, Wang Guo Ren, Cui Luo Wen

Overview:

This historical drama tells the story of Qin Shihuang, who unified China's vast territory and declared himself emperor in 221 B.C. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace, to fierce battles with feudal kings, this film re-creates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty, including footage of Qin's life-sized terra cotta army, constructed 2,200 years ago for his tomb.

Keywords:

short film docudrama qin dynasty 3rd century bc chinese emperor ancient china ancient history