Confucius (2010)
February 11, 2010
Drama, History
2h 5m
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Hu Mei
- Confucius Chow Yun-Fat
- Nan Zi Zhou Xun
- Shu Sunwu Wang Ban
- Ji Sunsi Chen Jianbin
- Yan Hui Ren Quan
- Lu Jun Yao Lu
- Qi Sigong (young) Liu Fengchao
- Confucius' daughter Chen Ran
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Keywords
- historical figure
- woman director
- 5th century bc