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"The Founding of a Republic" premieres

The Chinese blockbuster with the most significant theme and most star-studded line-up hit the cinemas across China on Wednesday one day before its original opening date.
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A more stellar extravaganza than "The Founding of a Republic"?

Director Han Sanping has revealed that a prequel to "The Founding of a Republic" is set to be made and released in 2011.
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The Founding of A Republic

Tian An Men

The Message

Iron Man

Examination 1977

Jing Tian Dong Di

Deng Jiaxian

Yuan Longping

My Beloved China

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Brief Introduction

Name of Film:
The Founding of a Republic
Director:
Huang Jianxin; Han San-Ping
Genres:
Historical Drama | War
Plot Overview:
The movie depicts the birth of the People´s Republic of China. The film is set from 1945, when China won the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, to the founding of the People´s Republic of China in 1949.　View all>>

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Director Han Sanping

"Basically, building up the all-star cast aims to attract the audience to the theaters. Artistically, casting stars who have superb acting skills was the only choice to finish the project in such short time."

Director Huang Jianxin

"I´m afraid more parts may be cut. It´s hard. It´s a pity. We all appreciate this chance of cooperation. Some called me and hoped at least one shot would be kept. But sometimes you have to cut all that one actor or actress has played."

Actor Zhang Guoli

Zhang Guoli who takes the role of Chiang Kai-shek is also a producer of the film. To make a milestone piece, Zhang, like the others involved made a great effort. To be more like the character he played, Zhang only ate one meal a day and has lost about 5 kilograms.

Actress Zhang Ziyi

"It is not important if your role has lines or not. It is the participation that counts. The film offers a chance for us actors, or cinema goers, to relive the past."

Actor Sun Honglei

"Although my role has just several lines, I hope I can impress audiences with my performance. I don´t want my part to be a come-and-go."

Actors Ge Cunzhuang & Ge You

Ge Cunzhuang and Ge You, father and son, teamed up for the film. Actor Ge Cunzhuang said, "Ge You called me after his part was finished, asking me to join the cast. I said OK, no problem."

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Brief Introduction

Name of Film:
Tian An Men
Director:
Ye Daying
Genres:
Historical Drama
Release Date:
Sept. 03rd, 2009

Video: Trailer of 'Tian An Men'

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The story of "Tian´anmen" revolves around actual events in the months following the end of the Liberation War in 1949.
At that time, the Gate of Heavenly Peace at the entrance of the Forbidden City in Beijing required an extensive facelift.
The film follows a group of army engineers and designers who were instrumental in preparing the centuries-old tower structure for the grand ceremony on October the first. The ceremony that marked the founding of New China.

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