Characters & Themes
Confucius (1940) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1940 · 96 mins · Chinese
- Directed by
- Fei Mu
- Starring
- Zhang Yi, Chen Qi, Huaiqiu Tang, Pei Chong, Wan'er Murong, Yingcai Sima
The film follows Confucius in his later years as he journeys across a China torn by war and upheaval, seeking to impart his moral philosophy to rival warlords and monarchs. His tireless attempts are repeatedly rebuffed, highlighting the poignant futility of a wise man's mission in a fractured realm.
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