Shadow Magic
Originally released in 2000. Shadow Magic is a drama/history film. directed by Ann Hu.
Starring Jared Harris, Xia Yu, and Liu Peiqi
Synopsis
Beijing, 1902: an enterprising young portrait photographer named Liu Jinglun, keen on new technology, befriends a newly-arrived Englishman who's brought projector, camera, and Lumière-brothers' shorts to open the Shadow Magic theater. Liu's work with Wallace brings him conflict with tradition and his father's authority, complicated by his falling in love with Ling, daughter of Lord Tan, star of Beijing's traditional opera. Liu sees movies as his chance to become wealthy and worthy of Ling. When the Shadow Magic pair are invited to show the films to the Empress Dowager, things look good. But, is disaster in the script? And, can movies preserve tradition even as they bring change?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- C&A Productions
- Beijing Film Studio
- China Film Co-Production Corp.
- Central Motion Picture Corporation
- Post Production Playground
- Schulberg Productions
- Road Movies Vierte Produktionen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Magic about?
Beijing, 1902: an enterprising young portrait photographer named Liu Jinglun, keen on new technology, befriends a newly-arrived Englishman who's brought projector, camera, and Lumière-brothers' sh...
Who directed Shadow Magic?
Shadow Magic was directed by Ann Hu.
How long is Shadow Magic?
Shadow Magic has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Shadow Magic released?
Shadow Magic was released on September 8, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadow Magic?
The main cast of Shadow Magic includes Jared Harris, Xia Yu, Liu Peiqi, Lü Liping, Yufei Xing.