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)Soundtracks
Shigeru Umebayashi - Music for Film
Label: Silva Screen Records
Year: 2021
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 01:13:28
Notes: New recording conducted by Dirk Brossé.
1. | IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE: Yumeji's Theme | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:42 |
2. | CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER: Theme Of The Empress | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:11 |
3. | Curse Of The Golden Flower | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:13 |
4. | Mother & Jai | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:40 |
5. | 2046: Polonaise | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:12 |
6. | Interlude | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:56 |
7. | 2046 Main Theme | Shigeru Umebayashi | 04:38 |
8. | INCENDIARY: Incendiary Main Theme | Shigeru Umebayashi | 05:21 |
9. | Victoria Station | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:03 |
10. | HERO: Joan's Cello | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:09 |
11. | TEARS FOR SALE: Vendetta March | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:52 |
12. | A SINGLE MAN: George's Waltz (II) | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:23 |
13. | A Variation On “Scotty Tails Madeleine” / Carlos | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:03 |
14. | HANNIBAL RISING: Hollow Inside | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:36 |
15. | ZHOU YU'S TRAIN: Train | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:05 |
16. | THE GRANDMASTER: Moyou | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:25 |
17. | AND THEN: Sorekara Main Theme | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:46 |
18. | In Times Past And Gone | Shigeru Umebayashi | 04:20 |
19. | HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS: No Way Out | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:59 |
20. | Farewell No 2 | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:29 |
21. | Lovers | Shigeru Umebayashi | 09:25 |
Curse of the Golden Flower
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Lakeshore Records
Year: 2007
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 49:08
1. | Opening | Shigeru Umebayashi | 00:55 |
2. | Tai-He-Song | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:17 |
3. | Return To The Palace | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:22 |
4. | Theme Of The Emperor | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:28 |
5. | Theme Of The Empress | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:45 |
6. | Empress's Solitude | Shigeru Umebayashi | 00:46 |
7. | Shadow & Escape | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:34 |
8. | Again | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:38 |
9. | Mother & Jai | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:58 |
10. | Portrait | Shigeru Umebayashi | 00:41 |
11. | Theme Of The Empress Fate | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:05 |
12. | Fight Of The Sickle Troops | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:29 |
13. | Emperor & Empress | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:46 |
14. | Behind Pageant | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:09 |
15. | Huang Jin Jia | Shigeru Umebayashi | 00:56 |
16. | Rebellion | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:52 |
17. | Prince Yu's Ambition | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:25 |
18. | Betray To The Emperor | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:40 |
19. | Heroic Battle | Shigeru Umebayashi | 03:38 |
20. | Wan's Last Moment | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:04 |
21. | End Of The War | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:18 |
22. | Imperial Ceremony | Shigeru Umebayashi | 01:41 |
23. | Curse Of The Golden Flower | Shigeru Umebayashi | 02:38 |
24. | Ending Title | Shigeru Umebayashi | 05:03 |