The Emperors of China conquered the world and then locked it out. Cinematographer, Zhao Fei, takes his cameras into the inner sanctums of the Forbidden City, to explore the private world of emperors, concubines and eunuchs, who lived in palaces with lavish gardens and temples. Re-creations based on Imperial archives and rare manuscripts create a fascinating portrait of a way of life and tradition hidden for hundreds of years. Narrated by Rod Steiger.
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ACMI Identifier
306722
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)