First Emperor of China, originally presented in IMAX theaters, has
been remastered and is now available on DVD for home viewing. Starring Robert
Duncan and Bo Guan Jun, this stylish documentary tells the story of how Qin
Shihuang united the Chinese land and people through diplomacy and force. Directors
Tony Ianzelo and Liu Hao Xue have presented a masterful piece of filmmaking
that is aptly supported by a musical score from Eldon Rathburn and Zhao Ji Ping
which combines both the modern and the ancient.
He Founded the Great Kingdom of China - His name was Qin Shihuang, The First
Emperor
 In
221 BC, after conquering six powerful warring states, Qin Shihuang declared
himself "Emperor of all China." During his reign he introduced sweeping
reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China
which to this day stretches over 2400 kilometers.
Emperor Qin not only gave China its name, but also founded the longest enduring
nation-state in the history of the world. The imperial system he created endured
for thousands of years, proving to be one of the world's most durable political
structures and this movie chronicles the period of his rule.
Delving deeply into the history of the first imperial reign with dazzling re-creations
of major events and wars, the film also includes modern views of amazing sites
like the inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace as well as the first documentary
footage of Qin's life-sized terra cotta army, constructed almost
2,200 years ago for his tomb.
Considering the age of the Chinese culture, much of its history has never been
revealed before and few Westerners are aware of Qin's awesome achievements.
With the rise in curiosity about ancient China, this film will help many people
understand the pride many Chinese hold regarding their culture.
First Emperor of China offers viewers a unique opportunity to increase their
understanding of the nature of ancient Chinese civilization and its extraordinary
history. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace to fierce
battles with feudal kings, this lavish historical drama presents both the glory
and the terror of the Qin Dynasty.
- Winner:
Silver Apple Award, National Educational
Media Network Competition
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