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The First Emperor of China

The First Emperor of China

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1989

Runtime

0h 39m

Genres

History, Documentary

User Score

43%

Original Title

The First Emperor of China

Production Companies

China Film Co-Production Corporation, ONF | NFB, Xi'an Film Studio

Director

Tony Ianzelo

Description

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.