THEME EXPLORATION

Qing Dynasty

4 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Princess Chang-Ping
1976 · John Woo

Raining in the Mountain
1979 · King Hu

Temptation of a Monk
1993 · Clara Law

The Other Boleyn Girl
2008 · Justin Chadwick

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Bernardo Bertolucci Italy

His epic film 'The Last Emperor' (1987) provides an intimate portrait of the final Qing Dynasty emperor Puyi and the collapse of imperial China.

Zhang Yimou China

He extensively explored Qing Dynasty aesthetics and politics through visually sumptuous films like 'Raise the Red Lantern' and 'The Story of Qiu Ju,' capturing imperial court intrigue and period atmosphere.

Chen Kaige China

His masterpiece 'Farewell My Concubine' (1993) chronicles decades of Chinese history including the Qing Dynasty's final years through the lives of Peking Opera performers.