The First Emperor of China (1989)
Overview : 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.
Release Date : January 1, 1989
Runtime : 39m
Genre : History, Documentary
Companies : China Film Co-Production Corp., ONF | NFB, Xi'an Film Studio
Countries : Canada, China
Keywords : docudrama, short film