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Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors

2024 · 78 min

A calm, scholarly dig through ancient history, mixing expert interviews with reenactments that make the distant past feel quietly tangible.

Directed by
James Tovell
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Dr. Hui Ming Tak Ted, Dr. Li Janice Xiuzhen, Zhu Sihong
Overview
Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.

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Directed by
James Tovell
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Dr. Hui Ming Tak Ted, Dr. Li Janice Xiuzhen, Zhu Sihong
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    • power
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    • memory
    • exploration
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    adult
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    • documentary
    • true story
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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    James Tovell
    Starring
    Dr. Hui Ming Tak Ted, Dr. Li Janice Xiuzhen, Zhu Sihong, Lan Desheng, Fu Jian, Prof. Lo Yuet Keung, Prof. Chen Liang, Jiang Wenxiao
    Runtime
    78 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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