The First Emperor of China


40m 1989

Brief Synopsis

The story of Ying Zheng, ruler of Qin, who conquered the neighboring states and declared himself "Qin Shihuang," First Emperor of China.

Film Details

Also Known As
First Emperor of China
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1989
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada; National Film Board Of Canada
Distribution Company
Cinema Pluss; Cinema Pluss
Location
Shaanxi Province, China

Technical Specs

Duration
40m

Synopsis

The story of Ying Zheng, ruler of Qin, who conquered the neighboring states and declared himself "Qin Shihuang," First Emperor of China.

Film Details

Also Known As
First Emperor of China
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1989
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada; National Film Board Of Canada
Distribution Company
Cinema Pluss; Cinema Pluss
Location
Shaanxi Province, China

Technical Specs

Duration
40m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 5, 1990

Released in United States June 27, 1989

Completed shooting February 1989.

IMAX

Released in United States January 5, 1990 (New York City; at the American Museum of Natural History)

Released in United States June 27, 1989 (Film, which took eight years to complete, was scheduled to premiere at the opening of the Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, Canada June 27, 1989. Due to the political situation in China at the time the screening was postponed.)