The Emperor's Wife
“A fairy tale for grown ups.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Vrebos
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Ruven
- Original Score
- Max Beesley
- Original Title
- The Emperor's Wife
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Vrebos
Paul Ruven
Max Beesley
Tony Malamatenios
Mark Bynens
Bob Bellion, Adam Betteridge, Michael Cowan, Jimmy de Brabant, Karen Jaroneski
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Vrebos
Director
Bob Bellion
Producer
Michael Cowan
Producer
Jimmy de Brabant
Producer
San Fu Maltha
Producer
Justine Paauw
Producer
Jason Piette
Producer
Emjay Rechsteiner
Producer
Max Beesley
Original Music Composer
Tony Malamatenios
Director of Photography
Mark Bynens
Editor
Wilbert Van Dorp
Production Design
Cynthia Roosberg
Costume Design
Kaat Tilley
Costume Design
Paul Ruven
Writer
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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 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.
Who directed The Emperor's Wife?
The Emperor's Wife was directed by Julien Vrebos.
Who stars in The Emperor's Wife?
The principal cast of The Emperor's Wife includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Max Beesley, Rosana Pastor, Leticia Dolera, Claire Johnston.
When was The Emperor's Wife released and how long is it?
The Emperor's Wife was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor's Wife was composed by Max Beesley.