Puyi, the Last Emperor of China

April. 28,2009      
Rating:
7.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

This program reveals the unorthodox life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, through the use of rare footage from the period. Puyi's story, set against the immense luxury of the Chinese nobility, the decadent 1930s in Tianjin, the upheaval of World War II, the bleakness of prison, plus the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, reflects the turbulent history of China and its people during the early and middle 20th Century.

Aisin-Gioro Puyi as  Himself (archive footage)
David Ritchie as  Narrator

Reviews

Lovesusti
2009/04/28

The Worst Film Ever

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Exoticalot
2009/04/29

People are voting emotionally.

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Steineded
2009/04/30

How sad is this?

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Josephina
2009/05/01

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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bolno1
2009/05/02

Brilliant accurate thorough historical biographical account of the last emperor of China. Amazing never before seen real life film footage throughout. A must see documentary which provides a deeply accurate account of his life, making this documentary a great precursor when then watching the motion picture The Last Emperor. This allows a full appreciation and understanding in full to the story line of the motion picture made in 1986. It exposes the traumatic conflicting journey of the mans life. It also allows a better visual and narrative understanding of China's turmoil during its transition from feudal society to Republic to then finally people's republic. China and The Last Emperors turmoil coincides. This documentary can be found on YouTube.

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