The First Emperor

Year: 2006

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: English

Director: Nic Young

HistoryDocumentary

A docu‑drama chronicling Ying Sheng, the first Emperor of China, follows his ascent after his father's death, when he became King of Qin at thirteen, and his drive to unify the nation. Using reenactments, the film traces his legacy through the 1974 discovery of his tomb and the terracotta army, linking ancient history to modern archaeology.

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