Confucius

2010 2h 5m ZH

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 116

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Synopsis

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In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chow Yun-Fat
Confucius
Zhou Xun
Nan Zi
Wang Ban
Shu Sunwu
Chen Jianbin
Ji Sunsi
Ren Quan
Yan Hui
Yao Lu
Lu Jun
Liu Fengchao
Qi Sigong (young)
Chen Ran
Confucius' daughter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hu Mei
Writers: Chan Hon, He Yanjiang, Jiang Qitao
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hu Mei, shot by Peter Pau Tak-Hai. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Zhao Jiping. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Chow Yun-Fat and Zhou Xun and Wang Ban carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1397498 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Hu Mei directs. Peter Pau Tak-Hai behind the camera. Zhao Jiping scores. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

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1Released 16 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Hu Mei, shot by Peter Pau Tak-Hai. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Zhao Jiping. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Chow Yun-Fat and Zhou Xun and Wang Ban carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1397498 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.