Secret History of Empress Wu (2011)

Original title

武则天秘史

Directed by

Cheng Feng

Cast

Yin Tao, Wu Ze Tian, Yu Shao Qun, Li Zhi, Xu Huang Li, Princess Tai Ping, Shen Jun Yi, Zhangsun Wu Ji

Genre

historical fiction

Country

People's Republic of China

Length

1 season, 50 episodes

Rating

6.0 of 10 from 3 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

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The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

The series follows the life of Wu Zetian, the only woman to rule as Empress Regnant in Chinese history. Three actresses portray her at different ages, showing her rise from a young concubine to the most powerful person in the empire.

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What happens

Secret History of Empress Wu, also known as Wu Zetian Mishi, is a Chinese television series based on the life of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant. The series was directed by Cheng Feng and starred three actresses — Yin Tao, Liu Xiaoqing and Siqin Gaowa — as Wu Zetian, each playing the empress at a different stage of her life. It was first broadcast in mainland China on Hunan Satellite TV on 5 November 2011. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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