Film · Drama, Documentary, History

The First Emperor of China (1989)

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

Tony Ianzelo, Liu Hao Xue

Writers

Liu Yun Hui, Wong Ji Cheng, Robert A. Duncan

Country

China, Canada

Language

English

Release date

January 1, 1989