First Emperor - China's Terracotta Army DVD

First Emperor - China's Terracotta Army

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Presented by the British Museum this is the story of the most famous army in the world. A triumph of early mass production and craftmanship, they were dreamt up by a man whose face we will never know; a figure who remains a more shadowy presence than that of his constructed warriors. And yet, Qin Shihuangdi was one of the greatest military leaders in history. Based on the latest research and including location photography at key sites in China, this film sheds new light on the achievements, ambitions and legacy of this enigmatic and intriguing ruler - an emperor who wished to reign for all eternity.

First Emperor - China's Terracotta Army details

Format:	Ex DVD
Director:	The First Emperor
Genre:	Special Interest - Educational/Instructional
Studio:	QUANTUM LEAP

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
First Emperor - China's Terracotta Army	Ex Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	40 minutes
Rental release:	Not currently released
Main languages:	English

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By ginoT (7 reviews) from London , 09 Jan 2008

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this is not a documentary on par with something from the BBC or Channel 4. It's worth seeing BEFORE going to the exhibition at the British Museum as an introduction but if you watch afterwards you get very little value out of it as I did. It's mostly a repeat of what's in the exhibition which is already quite limited. At 40mins long, what do you expect I guess.

Unfortunately the more interesting topics like the mythology of tomb, superstitions surrounding it, and it's relationship with modern day Chinese politics, is pretty much ignored altogether.

Obviously it has been made in 'partnership' with the Chinese authorities - a very bland film is the outcome.
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By ginoT (7 reviews) from London , 09 Jan 2008

this is not a documentary on par with something from the BBC or Channel 4. It's worth seeing BEFORE going to the exhibition at the British Museum as an introduction but if you watch afterwards you get very little value out of it as I did. It's mostly a repeat of what's in the exhibition which is already quite limited. At 40mins long, what do you expect I guess.

Unfortunately the more interesting topics like the mythology of tomb, superstitions surrounding it, and it's relationship with modern day Chinese politics, is pretty much ignored altogether.

Obviously it has been made in 'partnership' with the Chinese authorities - a very bland film is the outcome.
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