Night-(Movie Collectible Edition)

Author: Sheng Heyu
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms was a period of rampant desires and considerable chaos. Countries engaged in wars year after year, emperors and ministers fought fiercely, and even within royal families, sons and brothers killed each other. The previous emperor died under mysterious circumstances, and his younger brother, played by Ge You, usurped the throne. He also took the young and beautiful queen, played by Zhang Ziyi, as his own wife, and the young prince, played by Wu Yanzhu, was forced into a situation where he became the stepmother's lover. The helpless prince was consumed by anger and determined to seek revenge. The treacherous minister, played by Ma Jingwu, coveted the throne and the queen's beauty, always looking for an opportunity to usurp power. The minister's daughter, played by Zhou Xun, was deeply devoted to the prince and gave everything for him without hesitation. The minister's son, played by Huang Xiaoming, also got entangled in the power struggle to protect his sister and family.
The Banquet is a rare court tragedy in the history of Chinese cinema. As the opening work of the new century, it represents the highest artistic standards both domestically and internationally. The world-class behind-the-scenes team, including, , , , and , together with Feng Xiaogang, told a tragic and beautiful story of desires in the magnificent palace specially designed by Ye Jintian for The Banquet. The participation of outstanding actors such as Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Zhou Xun, Wu Yanzhu, and Huang Xiaoming brought the court political struggle to life. Screenwriter Sheng Heyu once praised: "If Zhang Ziyi's previous recognition was due to her Eastern background, then The Banquet will truly conquer the world for her."