Confucius
孔子
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.
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Confucius Trailer Cine Asia Version
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hu Mei
- Screenplay & Story
- Hu Mei, Jiang Qitao, Chan Hon, He Yanjiang
- Original Score
- Zhao Jiping
- Original Title
- 孔子
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Production Studios
- Beijing Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hu Mei
Hu Mei, Jiang Qitao, Chan Hon, He Yanjiang
Zhao Jiping
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Han San Ping, Fu Ruoqing
Department Leadership Roster
Hu Mei
Writer
Jiang Qitao
Writer
Chan Hon
Writer
He Yanjiang
Writer
Han San Ping
Producer
Hu Mei
Director
Kenneth Yee
Costume Design
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Director of Photography
Zhao Jiping
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Confucius
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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 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.
Who directed Confucius?
Confucius was directed by Hu Mei.
Who stars in Confucius?
The principal cast of Confucius includes Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban, Chen Jianbin, Ren Quan.
When was Confucius released and how long is it?
Confucius was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Confucius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Confucius was composed by Zhao Jiping.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Confucius?
Confucius holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).