Confucius
Originally released in 2010. Confucius is a drama/history film. directed by Hu Mei. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, and Wang Ban
Synopsis
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (105 votes)
Budget
$22M
Production budget
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $22,000,000
Production Companies
- Beijing Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Confucius about?
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his ins...
Who directed Confucius?
Confucius was directed by Hu Mei.
How long is Confucius?
Confucius has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Confucius released?
Confucius was released on February 11, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Confucius?
The main cast of Confucius includes Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban, Chen Jianbin, Ren Quan.
Is Confucius worth watching?
Confucius has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 105 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.