The Emperor’s Shadow

Year: 1996

Runtime: 116 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Zhou Xiaowen

Drama

An epic drama set in 221 BC follows China’s first emperor as he pressures his childhood friend—now the empire’s foremost composer—to surrender his artistic independence and create a sweeping anthem celebrating the ruler’s conquests. The film explores loyalty, ambition, and the clash between personal creativity and imperial authority.

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