A chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
Acting
Chow Yun-Fat devouring scenery as Yuan Shikai—villainy with gravitas.
Costume
Meticulous period detail that cost more than the script apparently did.
Production
178 stars crammed into a who's-who of Chinese cinema.
Director
Han Sanping
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was commissioned for the CCP's 90th anniversary, explaining the release date of June 15, 2011.
Hong Kong stars like Andy Lau and Chow Yun-Fat playing revolutionary heroes carried specific political symbolism about national unity.
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