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Confucius

2010 · 125 min

A stately, thoughtful historical drama that immerses you in ancient court politics and the quiet dignity of a wise man.

Directed by
Hu Mei
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Hu Mei
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • politics
  • power
  • morality
  • justice
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Genres
drama, history
Directed by
Hu Mei
Written by
Chan Hon, He Yanjiang, Jiang Qitao, Hu Mei
Starring
Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban, Chen Jianbin, Ren Quan, Yao Lu, Liu Fengchao, Chen Ran
Music
Zhao Jiping
Cinematography
Peter Pau Tak-hai
Runtime
125 min
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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