The Reign behind the Curtain
is a monumental film set in the ancient landscape of Beijing's Summer Palace , now a Museum. As such it can undoubtedly compete with the world renowned China epic "The Last Emperor" by Bertolucci.
Depicting the ending days of the Reign of Ching Emperor Hsien Feng and the onfollowing power-struggle, the movie the Reign behind the Curtains gives an absolutely unique insight into Late Ching Dynasty Court affairs and the cruelty, ambition and manipulation of Hsu Tsi, ending with her ascend to a Throne behind the One of Emperor Guanxu.
The reign behind the Curtain IS the shocking story of the Rise to Power of China's most notorious Lady , Empress-Dowager Hsu Tsi, better known as Cixi the Dragon Lady.
Never before seen in Film. A truely unique insight into Court and Concubine intrigue , as well as a historic documentation of both the Summer Palace Museum at Beijing AND Ching Dynasty Rituals, clothing, housing, living and the works. Truely one-time scenes inside the Summer Palace Museum Pavillions, live Opera at The Palace, and much more.
A must seefor China nuts. A+ for Rolepaly, Costumes, Culture, Historic Backgrounds, acting and for depicting the ruthless and shocking inhumanity of Hsu Tsi , the most denounced woman in Chinese History.
Includes very un-exlusive footage of Empress-Dowager Hsu Tsi's Burial Clothing and other Grave Belongings, unique footage of the Summer palace (Museum) and it's Pavillions.
