Princess Yang Kwei-fei (1955) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Yôkihi
Year
1955
Running time
98 min.
Country
Japan
Director
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Producer
Co-production Japan-Hong Kong;
Genre
Drama. Romance | 8th Century. Based on a true story. Historical. Romantic Drama
Synopsis
In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against all the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan.
Rankings Position
- #3 Best Hong Kong Movies of all time
- #39 Best Movies Based on a True Story
- #78 Best Japanese Movies of all time
- #115 Best Romantic Movies in the history of film
Awards
1955: Venice: Nominated for Golden Lion
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