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The Last Emperor

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2h 43min | Biography, Drama, History | 1987 (UK, ITALY, FRANCE)

This visually stunning film recounts the fascinating rise and fall of China's last emperor, Pu Yi.

After being captured by the Red Army in 1950, Pu Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu Yi knew is dramatically upended.

OSCAR WINS

Best Picture, Best Director (Bernardo Bertolucci), Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

CREDITS

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Music by: David Byrne, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Cong Su

Costume Design by: James Acheson

Writing Credits: Mark Peploe and Bernardo Bertolucci (screenplay), Puyi (autobiography "From Emperor to Citizen, The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi")

Starring: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun

FROM THE VAULT

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