Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Adrian D — 24 Sep 2007

Bertolucci's finest masterpiece. This film about the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the rise of the modern China is told through the life of the last emperor PuYi.

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Adrian D on 24 Sep 2007.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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