Docu-drama profiling Ying Sheng, the first Emperor of China. Charting the life of the man who unified China, this documentary begins with the future Emperor's rise to power after the death of his father, becoming King of Qin at the age of thirteen. Mostly told through the use of re-enactments, the story continues to the present day and the discovery of the Emperor's tomb and terracotta army in 1974.
Production
Re-enactments that actually look expensive
Cinematography
Sweeping shots of actual terracotta warriors
Director
Nic Young
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Emperor's actual tomb remains unexcavated due to fears of mercury poisoning and structural collapse.
Each terracotta warrior has unique facial features—no two are alike, reflecting real soldiers from conquered regions.
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