274579
274579

The First Emperor of China

1989-01-01
4.3
en 40m
DramaHistoryDocumentary
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.

Director of Photography

Ernest McNabb

Director of Photography

Savas Kalogeras

Director of Photography

Susan Trow

Writer

Liu Yun Hui

Writer

Wong Ji Cheng

Writer

Robert A. Duncan

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada
  • China

Companies

  • China Film Co-Production Corp.
  • ONF | NFB
  • Xi'an Film Studio