This program reveals the unorthodox life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, through the use of rare footage from the period. Puyi's story, set against the immense luxury of the Chinese nobility, the decadent 1930s in Tianjin, the upheaval of World War II, the bleakness of prison, plus the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, reflects the turbulent history of China and its people during the early and middle 20th Century.
- Status
- Ended
- Production
- LIC Australia, LIC China
Keywords
- chinese emperor
- chinese history
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Top Cast
Aisin-Gioro Puyi as Himself (archive footage)
David Ritchie as Narrator (voice)
Liang Joo Leow as Puyi
Top Crew
Peter Du Cane · Creator, Director
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