Not Your Average Historical Drama
(PG-13) Italy/China – 2 hr 43 min
1987 · d. Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O’Toole, Ryûichi Sakamoto
With astounding period detail (including extensive location shooting in Beijing’s Forbidden City), this Oscar-winning epic from Bernardo Bertolucci (The Conformist) uses a non-linear structure to chronicle the life of China’s last ruling emperor, from his accession at the age of three through decades of war, occupation, and revolution.
This screening is presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar taught by Maurizio Giammarco, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 1:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
