Bibliograph

Inside the Forbidden City, 500 years of wonder, history and power, Cinevision International presents in association with Global Entertainment Media a Palace Museum and China Central Television Production ; a presentation by Zhao Huayong, Zheng Zinmiao ; produced by Liang Jianzeng, Zhao Wei, Zhang Hongwei

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Label

Inside the Forbidden City, 500 years of wonder, history and power, Cinevision International presents in association with Global Entertainment Media a Palace Museum and China Central Television Production ; a presentation by Zhao Huayong, Zheng Zinmiao ; produced by Liang Jianzeng, Zhao Wei, Zhang Hongwei

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Inside the Forbidden City

Oclc number

607568404

Responsibility statement

Cinevision International presents in association with Global Entertainment Media a Palace Museum and China Central Television Production ; a presentation by Zhao Huayong, Zheng Zinmiao ; produced by Liang Jianzeng, Zhao Wei, Zhang Hongwei

Runtime

540

Sub title

500 years of wonder, history and power

Summary

Photographed completely in high definition, this epic series captures the complete history of the Forbidden City, surrounding the spectacular Chinese Imperial Palace. For five centuries it served as the home of 24 Emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. This documentary explores the emperors, their politics, conflicts, its people and the vast majesty of the surviving buildings

Table Of Contents

Disc 1. Birth of the Forbidden City ; Age of prosperity ; Governing the country ; State affairs -- Disc 2. State and family relations ; Porcelain masterpieces ; Paintings and calligraphy ; Jade objects -- Disc 3. Western fever ; Palace transformation ; Treasures lost ; The Forbidden City endures

Technique

live action

Classification