Confucius (2010)

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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.

Director: Hu Mei
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 125 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Beijing Film Studio
Country: China
Language: 普通话
Budget: $22M
Original Language: zh

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies

Keywords

historical figure, woman director, 5th century bc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Confucius about?
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.
Who directed Confucius?
Confucius was directed by Hu Mei.
Who stars in Confucius?
Confucius stars Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban, Chen Jianbin, Ren Quan, Yao Lu.
How long is Confucius?
Confucius has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Confucius?
Confucius is a Drama, History film.
What is the budget of Confucius?
Confucius had a budget of $22M.
Where was Confucius produced?
Confucius was produced in China.
What are the themes of Confucius?
The themes of Confucius include: Historical Figures and Biographies.