Enter the Forbidden City

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2018

1h 53m

History

Drama

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An opera troupe is invited to come to Beijing to perform for the emperor.

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Louis Proyect

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A touching film about the characters in 17th century who helped create one of the world's great art forms.

Aug 28, 2020

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Michael Calleri

Niagara Gazette

The sweep of the movie and its epic production values, with its breathtaking cinematography and gorgeous costuming, are astonishing.

Aug 28, 2020

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Anne Brodie

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Epic, elegant, severe, and beautiful, a romance and origins story from female director Mei Hu pays tribute to centuries of Chinese culture, morality and social history and its beauty.

Aug 14, 2020

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An opera troupe is invited to come to Beijing to perform for the emperor.

Director: Mei Hu
Producer: Kathy Hao, Rexina Mize, Minh Tuan Nguyen
Screenwriter: Jingzhi Zou
Production Co: United Films Investment Group of Beijing
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 18, 2020
Runtime: 1h 53m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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