BURNING OF IMPERIAL PALACE • Dramatic retelling of the indulgent rule of Ching Dynasty emperor Xianfeng - with British and French battleships in the harbor, China faces turmoil as the Imperial Yuanming Palace is ultimately destroyed. The success of this film inspired the sequel Reign Behind the Curtain, also being presented in this festival. With Lau Hiu Hing, Tony Leung Kar Fei. Directed by Li Hanhsiang.

Hong Kong • 1983 • Revival
86 mins

SA 8/9 3:10 • TH 8/14 12:30

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