The Empress Dowager of the Liao Dynasty

Name: The Empress Dowager of the Liao Dynasty
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1995
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: 慕青, Yang Fan, Wang Zhihua, Gao Changli, Dezhang Bai

Movie 1995-01-11 1h 25m Drama History

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A historical biographical film focuses on the political career of the Khitan politician Xiao Yanyan (Empress Dowager Xiao), narrating her journey from entering the palace at age 16 to assist Emperor Jingzong of Liao in handling state affairs, to continuing to consolidate power and implement reforms after Emperor Shengzong of Liao succeeded to the throne. The plot covers events such as political marriages, appointing Han Derang to control military power, and quelling clan rebellions, showcasing the historical facts of how she promoted the economic development and ethnic integration of the Liao dynasty through military and political measures.

Status

Released

Studio

辽宁电影制片厂

Country

China

Language

Mandarin

Directors

Dezhang Bai Lijia Huang

Cast