The Emperor's Wife
"A fairy tale for grown ups."
Originally released in 2003. The Emperor's Wife is a drama film. directed by Julien Vrebos.
Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Max Beesley, and Rosana Pastor
Synopsis
In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead) begin the covert operation to find and prepare a virgin candidate to become the new Empress.A suitable young woman, Sabah (LETICIA DOLERA) is secretly transported into an isolated wing in the Imperial Palace. In this prison of fairytale rooms, she is tutored by the Masters and spied upon by the Emperor and Chamberlain. Should the current Empress (ROSANA PASTOR) conceive, everyone in the secret wing will be executed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emperor's Wife about?
In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At...
Who directed The Emperor's Wife?
The Emperor's Wife was directed by Julien Vrebos.
How long is The Emperor's Wife?
The Emperor's Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Emperor's Wife released?
The Emperor's Wife was released on September 3, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Emperor's Wife?
The main cast of The Emperor's Wife includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Max Beesley, Rosana Pastor, Leticia Dolera, Claire Johnston.