Directed by:
Yimou ZhangScreenplay:
Yimou ZhangCinematography:
Xiaoding ZhaoComposer:
Shigeru UmebayashiCast:
Yun-fat Chow, Li Gong, Jay Chou, Ye Liu, Dahong Ni, Jin Chen, Changhui Guo, Man Li, Junjie QinVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Story about the folly of war and the disintegration of one family under the weight of unrequited love, unforgivable betrayals, and a never-ending thirst for power. On the eve of the Chong Yong Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace and when the Emperor (Chow Yun Fat) unexpectedly returns to his Empress (Gong Li) and two sons, the tension is clear in his lavish kingdom. His absence has given rise to illicit love affairs, dangerous alliances, and malicious conspiracies. All of which threaten to overthrow his power. However, it may well be the Emperors own dark secret that threatens him most of all. As the secrets of the Imperial family unravel against this backdrop of breathtaking opulence & grandeur, an attack on the Palace by myriad armoured warriors results in a spectacular climax wrought with thrilling action and epic tragedy. (Fabulous Films)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2007 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Hong Kong Film Awards
- 2007 - Li Gong (Best Actress)
- 2007 - Best Art Direction
- 2007 - Best Costume Design and Make-Up
- 2007 - Best Original Song
- 2007 - Yimou Zhang (Best Picture)
- 2007 - Yimou Zhang (Best Director)
- 2007 - Yun-fat Chow (Best Actor)
- 2007 - Ye Liu (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2007 - Jay Chou (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2007 - Xiaoding Zhao (Best Cinematography)
- 2007 - Best Action Choreography
- 2007 - Shigeru Umebayashi (Best Original Score)
- 2007 - Best Sound Design
- 2007 - Best Visual Effects
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2006 - Xiaoding Zhao (Best Cinematographer)
The Saturn Awards
- 2007 - Kenneth Yee (Best Costumes)
- 2007 - Best International Film