The Last Emperor

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkb:biography
gptkb:album
gptkb:opera
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkb:book
gptkb:novel
gptkb:documentary
gptkb:artwork
gptkb:film
gptkbp:action gptkb:3
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theater
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
The Last Emperor (biography)
gptkbp:adaptation_year 1987.
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:documentary
gptkb:film
gptkbp:antagonist Chinese revolutionaries
Chinese revolutionaries.
gptkbp:artist gptkb:The_Last_Emperor
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 2.35:1
gptkbp:associated_acts gptkb:The_Weathermen
gptkb:Def_Jux
gptkb:The_High_and_Mighty
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:Manchukuo
the fall of the Qing Dynasty
historical nostalgia
gptkbp:audience acclaimed.
gptkbp:author gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
gptkb:Edward_Behr
gptkb:Giorgio_Bassani
gptkb:Edward_S._W._Yang
gptkb:Bernard_B._Fall
gptkb:Edward_S._Creasy
Edward S. C. Weitz
gptkbp:availability gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print
E-book
gptkbp:available_formats gptkb:audiobook
ebook
hardcover
paperback
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:Streaming_services
gptkb:streaming_platforms
Streaming Services
streaming services
gptkbp:awards gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Original_Score
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Editing
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Original_Score
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Editing
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Production_Design
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Drama
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Director
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Director
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Foreign_Language_Film
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Score
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
gptkb:Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Best_Director
gptkb:Best_Original_Score
gptkb:None
gptkb:Golden_Eagle_Award
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design
gptkb:Flying_Apsaras_Award
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Foreign_Film
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Direction
gptkb:Premio_Strega
gptkb:Premio_Viareggio
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Cinematography
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Cinematography
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Production_Design
gptkb:National_Book_Award
gptkb:Best_Art_Direction
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Picture
Best Costume Design
David di Donatello for Best Costume Design
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_(1987_film)
gptkb:Puyi's_autobiography
The Last Emperor (film)
The Last Emperor by Edward S. Creasy
the life of Puyi
The Last Emperor by Edward S. Crews
The Last Emperor (book)
The Last Emperor by Edward S. W. Said
The Last Emperor by Edward S. W. Yang
The Last Emperor (book) by Edward S. W. Yang
The Last Emperor (biography)
The life of Puyi
The Last Emperor by Puyi
The Last Emperor by Edward S. J. Li
gptkbp:biography gptkb:From_Emperor_to_Citizen
gptkbp:book_series standalone.
gptkbp:born_on February 7, 1906
gptkbp:box_office $30 million
$43 million
$63 million
$43 million.
gptkbp:broadcast_network gptkb:PBS
gptkbp:budget $25 million
$20 million
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Peking_University
gptkbp:cannes_award gptkb:Palme_d'_Or
gptkbp:character gptkb:Aisin_Gioro_family
gptkb:Puyi
gptkb:Aisin_Gioro_Wanrong
gptkb:Yuan_Shikai
gptkb:Dai_Li
gptkb:Li_Yu
gptkb:Reginald_Johnston
gptkb:General_Zhang
gptkb:Mao_Zedong
gptkb:Jiang_Qing
gptkb:Zhou_Enlai
gptkb:Aisin_Gioro_Puyi
gptkb:Aisin_Gioro_Pujie
gptkb:Pu_Yi
gptkb:Empress_Wanrong
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a child emperor)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a child)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a former emperor)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a historical figure)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a last emperor)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a last monarch)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a last ruler)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a last sovereign)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a man)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a prisoner)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a ruler)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as a young man)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as an adult)
Aisin Gioro Puyi (as an emperor)
Aisin Gioro Puyi's brother
Aisin Gioro Puyi's father
Aisin Gioro Puyi's mother
Aisin Gioro Puyi's sister
Aisin Gioro Puyi's wife
gptkbp:character_development complex characters
Puyi's transformation.
Puyi's legacy
Puyi's relationships
Puyi's struggles
Puyi's transformation
Puyi's redemption
gptkbp:character_voice gptkb:Richard_Gere
gptkbp:child gptkb:Aisin_Gioro_Pujie
gptkbp:choreography incorporates traditional dance
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
gptkb:Vittorio_Storaro
Symbolic imagery
Vivid colors
Rich visuals
Vittorio Storaro.
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Vittorio_Storaro
gptkbp:climax Puyi's abdication.
Puyi's later years.
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:Aesop_Rock
gptkb:Cage
gptkbp:composer gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Gian_Carlo_Menotti
gptkbp:conflict political turmoil
personal vs political
Puyi's exile.
cultural vs modern
gptkbp:costume_design gptkb:James_Acheson
historically accurate costumes
gptkbp:country gptkb:China
gptkb:France
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cover_artist gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
gptkb:Feng_Xiaogang
gptkbp:critical_reception Highly acclaimed
Positive
acclaimed
positive
mixed reviews
positive reviews
highly acclaimed
Highly Acclaimed
Acclaimed
Acclaimed by critics
acclaimed by critics
considered a masterpiece
won multiple awards
Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes
Metacritic score of 85
Mixed audience reviews
Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%
gptkbp:crowned gptkb:Forbidden_City
gptkbp:cultural_contribution figure of nostalgia
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:Significant
gptkb:significant
gptkb:historical_fiction
gptkb:historical_significance
critically acclaimed
inspired art and literature
inspired art
historically significant
explores themes of identity
inspired other films
artistic influence
historical drama genre
inspired academic studies
inspired art exhibitions
inspired documentaries
Influenced filmmakers
inspired books
increased interest in Chinese history
influenced filmmakers
explores themes of family
explores themes of power dynamics
discussed in film studies
influential in cinema
recognized for cinematography
explores themes of sacrifice
explores themes of tradition
influence on cinema
influential film
explores themes of morality
explores themes of nostalgia
explores themes of imperialism
inspired theatrical adaptations
explores themes of power
explores themes of justice
Influential in cinema
explores themes of power and identity
featured in various film lists
inspired discussions on imperialism
explores themes of loss
inspired further literature
explores themes of memory
recognized for production design
studied in film courses
explores themes of culture
explores themes of history
explores themes of change
explores themes of ethics
explores themes of fate
explores themes of humanity
explores themes of legacy
explores themes of destiny
explores themes of spirituality
notable for its historical accuracy
explores themes of exile
explores themes of colonialism
exploration of imperialism
influenced perceptions of Chinese history.
Significant influence on cinema
depicts the life of Puyi
portrayal of Chinese history
recognized for its visual style
won multiple awards at film festivals
Increased interest in Chinese history
explores themes of artistic expression
explores themes of audience engagement
explores themes of character development
explores themes of cinematic techniques
explores themes of cross-cultural dialogue
explores themes of cultural change
explores themes of cultural representation
explores themes of film history
explores themes of global cinema
explores themes of historical representation
explores themes of modernization
explores themes of narrative perspective
explores themes of narrative structure
explores themes of political change
explores themes of revolution
explores themes of social change
explores themes of storytelling traditions
explores themes of visual storytelling
recognized for costume design
Significant impact on cinema
awareness of Chinese history
influenced perceptions of Chinese history
sparked interest in Puyi's life
increased interest in Puyi
increased interest in Qing dynasty
gptkbp:cultural_representation in films and literature
included in AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies
included in Sight & Sound's Greatest Films of All Time
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:historical_fiction
features historical figures
explores family dynamics
explores themes of redemption
explores themes of nostalgia
addresses colonialism
examines colonialism
examines power dynamics
explores themes of power and identity
recognized for its historical accuracy
subject of films and books
Explores themes of power and identity.
Portrayal of the last Emperor of China
depicts the fall of an empire
depicts the last emperor of China
depicts the life of Puyi
examines colonialism in China
examines the fall of the Qing dynasty
examines the role of tradition in modernity
explores the fall of the Qing dynasty
explores the impact of Western influence
explores themes of power and loss
features elaborate set designs and costumes.
highly regarded in film studies
portrays the impact of Western influence on China
reflects on personal and political history
reflects on the impact of Western influence in China
explores imperialism
depicts cultural heritage
depicts fall of Qing dynasty
depicts personal struggle
examines personal vs. political identity
highlights cultural clash
reflects on historical legacy
reflects on historical trauma
examines the impact of Western influence on China
represents the fall of the Qing dynasty
won nine Academy Awards
depicts the fall of the Qing dynasty
highly acclaimed for its visual style
influenced future historical dramas
explores themes of identity and power
features historical events of the 20th century
is a landmark in world cinema
depicts personal tragedy
highlights political change
reflects on modern China
Awarded nine Academy Awards.
Considered a landmark in historical cinema.
Portrays the fall of the Qing dynasty.
Highlights the impact of Western influence on China.
gptkbp:cultural_symbol end of an era
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1987
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Puyi
gptkb:the_last_Emperor_of_China
gptkb:Imperial_China
gptkb:Manchukuo
gptkb:cultural_revival
Chinese history
the impact of World War II
Japanese occupation of China
Fall of the Qing Dynasty
the fall of the Qing dynasty
the fall of the Qing Dynasty
Puyi's abdication
Puyi's death
Puyi's imprisonment
Puyi's return to China
the life of Puyi
the Cultural Revolution
Puyi's life
Puyi's life in exile
Puyi's time as a puppet emperor
Puyi's later years in the People's Republic of China
Puyi's exile
Puyi's relationships
Puyi's struggles
the rise of communism in China
Puyi's reign as emperor
Puyi's later life
Puyi's reign
Puyi's interactions with foreign powers
Puyi's interactions with the Japanese
Puyi's later life as a common citizen
Puyi's relationship with his wife
The fall of the Qing dynasty
Puyi's relationship with his wives
the rise of the Republic of China
Puyi's redemption
Puyi's life as a puppet emperor
Puyi's time in prison
Puyi's later life in Japan
Puyi's time as a puppet ruler
Puyi's later years in exile
Puyi's life after abdication
gptkbp:design gptkb:Fiorenzo_Carpi
gptkbp:died_on October 17, 1967
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
gptkbp:director gptkb:Franco_Zeffirelli
gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
Bernardo Bertolucci.
gptkbp:distributes gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:CCTV_International
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:documentary The Last Emperor: The Last Emperor of China
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
gptkb:Gabriella_Cristiani
Franco Arcalli
Francois Gédigier
gptkbp:editing Slow pacing
Artistic transitions
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
gptkb:Gabriella_Cristiani
Franco Arcalli
unknown.
Francois Gédigier
gptkbp:education gptkb:Peking_University
gptkbp:explores gptkb:cultural_heritage
personal identity
political themes
identity and belonging
the clash of cultures
the concept of power
the legacy of imperialism
Themes of power and loss
the effects of modernization
the historical significance of Puyi's life
the personal struggles of Puyi
gptkbp:falling_action Puyi's life after the throne.
gptkbp:famous_for its historical narrative
gptkbp:features gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:John_Lone
gptkb:Joan_Chen
gptkb:Ruocheng_Ying
gptkb:Togo_Igawa
gptkb:Victor_Wong
gptkb:the_Forbidden_City
gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Richard_Gere
gptkb:historical_figures
cultural themes
political themes
the fall of the Qing dynasty
the rise of communism in China
the Chinese imperial court
the Forbidden City architecture
the Manchurian culture
the decline of imperial China
the opulence of the Qing Dynasty
the role of the last emperor
gptkbp:features_song gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Cong_Su
gptkbp:features_voice_actors gptkb:John_Lone
gptkb:Joan_Chen
gptkb:Ruocheng_Ying
gptkb:Togo_Igawa
gptkb:Victor_Wong
gptkb:Dennis_Dun
gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole
gptkbp:film China.
Puyi's life story.
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Academy_Awards
Academy Awards.
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_(1987_film)
gptkb:Gabriella_Cristiani
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Berlin_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:London_Film_Festival
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:film_technique awareness of Chinese history.
traditional cinematography
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Forbidden_City
gptkb:Beijing
gptkb:China
gptkb:England
gptkb:Hong_Kong
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Tibet
gptkbp:finale_date December 2003
gptkbp:first_edition gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Special_Edition
gptkb:1984
1850 edition
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera
gptkbp:focus identity and legacy
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Puyi
the life of Puyi
Puyi's life
Puyi, the last Emperor of China
gptkbp:follows_character gptkb:Puyi
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Aisin_Gioro_Puyi
gptkbp:genre gptkb:biography
gptkb:opera
gptkb:drama
gptkb:historical_fiction
gptkb:biographical_film
Biographical drama
Hip hop
Historical drama
Biographical Drama
biographical drama
epic film
Ryuichi Sakamoto.
biographical drama.
gptkbp:has_artwork gptkb:The_Last_Emperor
gptkbp:has_awards 9 Academy Awards
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:John_Lone
gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Richard_Gere
gptkb:Rupert_Everett
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact gptkb:significant
gptkb:Chinese_cinema
World cinema
Historical films
gptkbp:has_editing_by gptkb:Gabriella_Cristiani
gptkbp:has_genre gptkb:historical_fiction
biographical drama
epic film
gptkbp:has_language gptkb:French
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:Japanese
gptkb:Mandarin
English
Cantonese
gptkbp:has_prequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_produced gptkb:The_Last_Emperor
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Last_Emperor:_The_Last_Days_of_Puyi
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Anniversary_Edition
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Reprise
gptkb:none
The Last Emperor -Alternate Version
The Last Emperor: The Last Emperor of China
The Last Emperor: The Complete Score
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_(soundtrack)
gptkb:Cong_Su_-The_Last_Emperor_Soundtrack
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto_-The_Last_Emperor_Soundtrack
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Original_Cast_Recording
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Original_Motion_Picture_Soundtrack
gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Cong_Su
David Byrne -The Last Emperor Soundtrack
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:History
gptkb:power
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor's_Theme_(Reprise)
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Loss
gptkb:Memory
gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:Survival
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loss
gptkb:survival
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:Betrayal
gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:nationalism
gptkb:Exile
gptkb:colonialism
gptkb:Colonialism
gptkb:Change
gptkb:historical_fiction
gptkb:identity
gptkb:memory
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:family
gptkb:tradition
gptkb:transformation
gptkb:Fate
gptkb:Sacrifice
Power Dynamics
Social Change
Existentialism
Regret
Human Experience
Philosophical Inquiry
Cultural Change
nostalgia
redemption
Cultural Conflict
cultural change
family dynamics
Cultural change
Power dynamics
Loss of Power
personal struggle
Tradition vs Modernity
Crisis of Identity
Historical Reflection
Personal vs Political
gptkbp:has_track gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Vocal_Version
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:Emperor
end of imperial rule in China
Fall of the Qing Dynasty
Puyi's life
Based on the life of Puyi
Life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China
gptkbp:historical_event Fall of the Qing Dynasty
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Puyi
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Puyi
gptkb:Yuan_Shikai
gptkb:Chiang_Kai-shek
gptkb:Mao_Zedong
gptkb:Emperor_Puyi
gptkb:Empress_Wanrong
gptkbp:historical_impact on Chinese politics
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a controversial figure
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Republic_of_China
gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkbp:historical_role emperor during a turbulent time
gptkbp:historical_significance as a symbol of imperial China.
last ruler of a dynasty
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Last Emperor
gptkbp:illustrated_by gptkb:none
gptkbp:impact Cultural understanding
Historical awareness
Literary significance
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:art
gptkb:cinema
gptkb:filmmakers
gptkb:music
gptkb:Fashion
Chinese history
Film scoring
Costume design
historical films
biographical films
Cinematography techniques
epic films
subsequent historical dramas
subsequent films about China
modern Chinese identity
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Japanese_Cinema
gptkb:Puyi
gptkb:Italian_Neorealism
gptkb:Qing_dynasty
gptkb:Historical_events
gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:historical_narratives
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:European_art_cinema
gptkb:Imperial_China
gptkb:Italian_neorealism
gptkb:French_New_Wave
gptkb:Manchukuo
gptkb:Chinese_Cinema
gptkb:Chinese_cinema
gptkb:Western_cinema
gptkb:opera
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_(1987_film)
gptkb:Puyi's_autobiography
gptkb:Epic_films
gptkb:cultural_revival
Western culture
World cinema
Chinese culture
Chinese history
Japanese cinema
European art films
Historical Drama
Westernization
World Cinema
cultural themes
Japanese occupation
World War II history
documentary filmmaking
Western imperialism
historical accuracy
political themes
historical dramas
biographical films
Western literature.
art films
Western opera traditions
identity themes
Japanese occupation of China
epic films
world cinema
Fall of the Qing Dynasty
World War II films
Historical epics
Puyi's life
The Last Emperor (book)
Chinese dynastic history
cultural changes in China
political events in China
Western filmmaking techniques
Asian storytelling traditions
gptkbp:influences gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:KRS-One
gptkb:Wu-Tang_Clan
gptkb:colonialism
gptkb:Nas
Chinese history
political commentary
political change
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Puyi's_autobiography
cultural revolution
Chinese imperial history
Puyi's autobiography.
Puyi's life
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries
historical films
biographical dramas
other films
other historical dramas
documentaries about Puyi
historical studies of the Qing dynasty
films about Chinese history
films about royalty
studies on Chinese history
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Historical_events
gptkb:Puyi's_autobiography
gptkb:literary_work
Biographical accounts
Interviews with Puyi's associates
Puyi's story
gptkbp:is_about Puyi, the last Emperor of China
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:Streaming_services
streaming services
gptkbp:is_based_on the life of Puyi
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:historical_analysis
Film studies
cultural studies
film studies
biographical studies
gptkbp:is_distributed_by gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:is_influential_in Cinematography
Film direction
Screenwriting
gptkbp:is_notable_for gptkb:its_score
Cinematography
cultural representation
visual storytelling
Costume design
Production design
historical accuracy
its cinematography
its historical accuracy
its visual style
its performances
epic scale
its production design
its costume design
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Criterion_Collection
The Last Emperor franchise
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Writers_Guild_of_America
gptkb:New_York_Film_Critics_Circle
gptkb:National_Board_of_Review
gptkb:National_Society_of_Film_Critics
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Film_Critics_Association
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
gptkb:AFI's_100_Years...100_Movies
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:China
gptkb:Chinese_Civil_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:People's_Republic_of_China
gptkb:cultural_revival
authentic period settings
gptkbp:isbn 978-1-84749-123-4
978-0-345-34567-8
978-0-394-55880-0
978-0-15-162500-0
978-0670812005
978-0-395-40880-0
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Puyi
gptkbp:known_for his life story
being the last emperor of China
his unique life experiences
gptkbp:label gptkb:Sound_In_Color
gptkb:Sound_in_Color
gptkbp:language gptkb:French
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:Japanese
gptkb:Mandarin
English
Cantonese
gptkbp:language_spoken Mandarin Chinese
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic
Influenced filmmakers
symbol of imperial China
gptkbp:librettist gptkb:Gian_Carlo_Menotti
gptkbp:literary_devices symbolism.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Puyi
gptkbp:makeup_artist gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
gptkbp:motif gptkb:exile
nostalgia
regret
loss of power.
gptkbp:music gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Cong_Su
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Cong_Su
gptkbp:music_style three acts
20th-century classical music
gptkbp:narrated_by gptkb:Jeremy_Irons
gptkb:Richard_Gere
gptkbp:narrative Non-linear narrative
omniscient
gptkbp:narrative_focus gptkb:Puyi
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:historical_fiction
Biographical
First-person
third-person
Non-linear
non-linear
non-linear storytelling
Non-linear storytelling
non-linear narrative
gptkbp:nationality Chinese
gptkbp:network gptkb:CCTV
gptkbp:notable_aria gptkb:The_Emperor's_Aria
gptkbp:notable_aspect Cultural heritage of China
Exploration of identity
Themes of power and loss
Cinematography by Vittorio Storaro
Costume design by James Acheson
Editing by Gabriella Cristiani
Production design by Ferdinando Scarfiotti
Use of real historical locations
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:National_Board_of_Review_Awards
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Drama
gptkb:Writers_Guild_of_America_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:National_Board_of_Review_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:none
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Film_Critics_Association_Awards
gptkb:César_Award_for_Best_Foreign_Film
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Film_Critics_Association_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:New_York_Film_Critics_Circle_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:Writers_Guild_of_America_Awards
gptkb:New_York_Film_Critics_Circle_Awards
gptkb:National_Society_of_Film_Critics_Awards
gptkb:National_Society_of_Film_Critics_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Foreign_Film
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_Awards
gptkb:Academy_Awards
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Kikuko
gptkb:Reginald_Johnston
gptkb:Empress_Xiaokangzhang
gptkb:Aisin_Gioro_Puyi
gptkb:Empress_Wanrong
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Lorin_Maazel
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Puyi
gptkb:Empress_Wanrong
Henry Pu Yi
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:its_score
its cinematography
its storytelling style
its historical accuracy
its visual style
its production design
its costume design
its epic scope
its use of real locations
its epic storytelling
its lavish production design
its portrayal of historical figures
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Various_Artists
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:opera
gptkbp:notable_quote " I am the last of my kind."
" I am a man without a country."
" I am a prisoner in my own palace."
" I am a prisoner of my own past."
" I am a puppet."
" I am the last Emperor of China."
" I am the last emperor of China."
" I have no country."
" I have no place in this world."
" I have no power."
" I have lost everything."
" I was a puppet."
" I am a man without a past."
" I am a relic of the past."
" I was a child of the palace."
gptkbp:notable_scene gptkb:the_Forbidden_City
final scene
death scene
coronation scene
Puyi's abdication
Puyi's death
Puyi's imprisonment
Puyi's later life in Manchukuo
Puyi's return to China
the Japanese occupation
Puyi's exile
Puyi's coronation
childhood scene
exile scene
gptkbp:notable_tracks gptkb:Secret_Wars
gptkb:The_People
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:40
gptkbp:orchestration large orchestra
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkb:300
320
gptkbp:pages 320
gptkbp:performance high
mixed reviews
based on true events.
gptkbp:performance_style traditional Chinese elements
gptkbp:plot The life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China.
The story of Puyi, the last Emperor of China.
gptkbp:plot_summary The life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China.
gptkbp:political_affiliation Japanese puppet state
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Vivian_Wu
gptkb:John_Lone
gptkb:Joan_Chen
gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkbp:portrayed_in The Last Emperor (film)
Puyi's reign
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Emperor_Guangxu
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1987
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Venice_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
gptkb:1987_Cannes_Film_Festival
1987-09-18
gptkbp:premiere_date October 2003
1987-09-30
May 1987
1987-05-21
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:Beijing
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
gptkb:1987_Cannes_Film_Festival
May 18, 1987
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Jeremy_Thomas
gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
gptkb:China_Central_Television
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Istituto_Luce
gptkb:Recorded_Picture_Company
gptkb:Fandango
gptkb:Cinecittà_Holding
gptkb:Ishikawa_Film
gptkb:CCTV
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkb:Rai_Cinema
gptkb:Cinecittà_Luce
gptkb:Cinecittà_International
gptkb:Cinecittà_Studios
Cinematografica
Columbia Pictures.
Bertolucci Film
The Last Emperor Productions
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Puyi
Puyi.
gptkbp:publication_year gptkb:1987
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin_Harcourt
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1984
gptkb:1987
gptkb:1990
1850
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Random_House
gptkb:Harcourt_Brace_Jovanovich
gptkb:Hurst_and_Blackett
gptkb:Viking_Press
gptkbp:rating 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
85/100 on Metacritic
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
gptkbp:recordings available on CD
gptkbp:reign_end 1912
gptkbp:reign_start 1908
gptkbp:related_works The Last Emperor (opera)
The Last Emperor (film)
The Last Emperor (documentary)
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:China
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1987
gptkb:1998
November 11, 1987
1987-10-09
November 18, 1987
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
Digital
Theatrical release
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1987
gptkb:1990
gptkb:2000
gptkb:2003
1987.
gptkbp:released gptkb:1987
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1987
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:released_on gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
1987-10-17
1987-10-09
gptkbp:remastered gptkb:4_K_UHD
gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:Manchukuo
gptkbp:runtime 163 minutes
45 minutes per episode
gptkbp:score_composed_by gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Cong_Su
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
Mark Peploe.
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
gptkb:Mark_Peploe
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:None
gptkbp:series gptkb:none
gptkbp:served_as puppet emperor
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Peking
gptkb:Forbidden_City
gptkb:20th_century
gptkb:Beijing
gptkb:China
gptkb:Manchukuo
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Forbidden_City
gptkb:Beijing
gptkb:China
gptkb:Manchukuo
gptkbp:setting_time early 20th century.
gptkbp:sings English
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Original_Film_Score
gptkb:The_Last_Emperor_-Original_Motion_Picture_Score
gptkb:original_score
gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Ryuichi_Sakamoto
gptkb:Cong_Su
Ryuichi Sakamoto's score
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Empress_Wanrong
gptkbp:starring gptkb:John_Lone
gptkb:Joan_Chen
gptkb:Ruocheng_Ying
gptkb:Chen_Daoming
gptkb:Wang_Xueqi
gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole
gptkb:Zhang_Fengyi
gptkbp:start_location gptkb:Beijing
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Puyi
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Republic_of_China
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:the_last_Qing_dynasty
gptkb:the_Forbidden_City
gptkb:the_dragon
the throne
lost heritage
the Forbidden City.
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:students
General public
History enthusiasts
historical fiction readers.
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:political_power
loss of power
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Imperial_China
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:colonialism
gptkb:identity
Cultural Change
nostalgia
redemption
cultural change
imperialism
loss of power
Loss of Power
political upheaval
loss of identity
personal tragedy
cultural clash
gptkbp:themes gptkb:power
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Loss
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loss
gptkb:colonialism
gptkb:Colonialism
gptkb:Change
gptkb:identity
Cultural Change
redemption
cultural change
Cultural change
Loss of power
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor
gptkbp:track_count gptkb:12
gptkbp:translated_into gptkb:William_Weaver
gptkbp:trivia It was the first film to win nine Academy Awards.
Puyi was the last Emperor of China.
The film depicts the fall of the Qing dynasty.
The film was shot in the Forbidden City.
Ryuichi Sakamoto won an Academy Award for his score.
gptkbp:viewership high ratings
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:Industrial_Light_&_Magic
gptkbp:website thelastemperor.com
gptkbp:won_academy_award_for_best_original_score gptkb:1988
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival_Best_Costume_Design
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Production_Design
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Drama
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Director
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Score
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
gptkb:Best_Original_Score
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Director
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design
gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Foreign_Film
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Direction
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Cinematography
Best Motion Picture – Drama
9 Academy Awards
Best Director – Motion Picture
gptkbp:won_bafta gptkb:Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Best_Film
gptkb:Best_Production_Design
gptkb:Best_Direction
Best Costume Design
gptkbp:won_golden_globe gptkb:Best_Director
Best Motion Picture – Drama
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Wang_Hui-ling
gptkbp:writing_style descriptive.
gptkbp:writings gptkb:memoir
Political analysis
Historical biography
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Bernardo_Bertolucci
gptkb:Mark_Peploe
gptkbp:year gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
early 20th century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hirohito
gptkb:David_Byrne
gptkb:Philip_Glass
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3