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CHINA · 2006

Curse of the Golden Flower

Zhang Yimou
Chinese Fifth Generation imperial power struggles family betrayal forbidden desire poison and deception dynastic succession
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During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

Year2006
CountryChina
DirectorZhang Yimou
MovementChinese Fifth Generation
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