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2021 Chinese film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Curse of Turandot (Chinese: 图兰朵:魔咒缘起) is a 2021 Chinese romantic fantasy film directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Guan Xiaotong, Dylan Sprouse,[2] Hu Jun, Lin Siyi, Collin Chou, and Wang Jia.[3][4][5] The film is a loose adaptation of the opera Turandot.[6]
The Curse of Turandot | |
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Traditional Chinese | 圖蘭朵:魔咒緣起 |
Simplified Chinese | 图兰朵:魔咒缘起 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Túlánduǒ: Mózhòu Yuánqǐ |
Directed by | Zheng Xiaolong |
Written by | Wang Xiaoping |
Based on | Tricolor Bracelet[citation needed] |
Produced by | Cao Ping Dun Yong |
Starring | Guan Xiaotong Dylan Sprouse Hu Jun Lin Siyi Collin Chou Wang Jia |
Cinematography | Wu Qiming |
Edited by | John Gilbert |
Music by | Simon Franglen |
Production companies | Dongyang LETV Huaer Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. Zhongchuan Jiachang Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. |
Distributed by | Tao Piao Piao |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
Country | China |
Language | Mandarin |
Box office | $2,950,000[1] |
The Curse of Turandot premiered in China on 15 October 2021.[7]
The plot is based on some aspects of the original story of the opera, including the obligation for foreign visitors solve three riddles imposed by the fierce princess.
The Curse of Turandot was released in China on 15 October 2021.[8]
Chinese social media awarded the film the unofficial distinction of "worst movie of 2021"[9]
A review at Sinocinema found the visual quality of the film interesting but criticised the plot and acting.[10] Another found the blend of Western and Chinese aspects was disappointing.[11]
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