THE FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA chronicles the period of Qin Shihuang’s rule. Much of the story has never been told before, and few Westerners are aware of his incredible achievements. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin’s royal palace, to fierce battles with feudal kings, this historical drama re-creates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty. The film includes the first documentary footage of Qin’s life-sized terra cotta army, constructed almost 2,200 years ago for his tomb.

THE FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA offers viewers a unique opportunity to increase their understanding of the nature of ancient Chinese civilization and its extraordinery achievements.

Movie Info:
Directed by: Tony Ianzelo & Liu Hao Xue
Written by: Gwang Ji Cheng & Liu Yun Hui
Produced by: Barrie Howells & Pan Han Ci
Music by: Eldon Rathburn & Zhao Ji Ping
Narrated by Christopher Plummer
Year: 1999
Running Time: 40 minutes
Language(s): English, German, French

THE FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada / China Xi’an Film Studio as a Co-production in association with the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
 

 

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