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The Last Emperor (Original title)Pu-Yi (Alternative title)L' ultimo imperatore (Alternative title)
Dates: 1987 (Copyright), 26 February 1988 (Release)

Countries: People's Republic of China, Italy, United Kingdom, France

Director: Bernardo Bertolucci

Synopsis: The story of Pu Yi, the last Chinese Emperor, from his childhood when he ascended the throne at the age of three until his death in 1967.

Genres:
Biopic, Historical drama

Subject:
China
Releases
Date: 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 163 mins Length: 14648 FeetSubtitles: English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (63)
In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005  Pages: 70-71
Title: The best films of the '80sAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005  Page: 110
Title: The Last EmperorAuthor: GERARD, Simon J Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n178 April 2004  Page: 37
Title: Now showingAuthor: AITKEN, Natasha Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of The LAST EMPEROR DIRECTOR'S CUT.

In: Empire n181 July 2004  Page: 154
Title: Remote control: rwdAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics  Pages: 70-97
Title: The top 20 greatest epics of all timeAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The LAST EMPEROR is listed as number 16 in a feature on the best epic films "of all time".

In: Radio Times v302 n3944 18 Sep 1999  Page: 53
Title: [Radio Times - v302 n3944 18 Sep 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.

In: Sight and Sound v9 n8 August 1999  Page: 62
Title: Video: retailArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Details of video release of The LAST EMPEROR - DIRECTOR'S CUT.

In: Empire n111 September 1998  Page: 125
Title: Video to buyAuthor: MURRAY, Giala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A review of the video release.

In: Variety 23 Nov 1998  Pages: 48-49
Title: THE LAST EMPEROR ORIGINAL DIRECTOR'S CUTAuthor: CHESHIRE, Godfrey Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Article on the release of the Director's Cut of The Last Emperor

In: Asian Cinema v7 n2 Winter 1995  Pages: 74-85
Title: On Zhang Yimou's "Golden Touch": A Comparison between ...Author: ZHENGXING, Faye Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article comparing JUDOU with THE LAST EMPEROR.

In: TV Times v148 n6 6 Feb 1993  Page: 11
Title: Inside the Forbidden CityAuthor: HANLON, Marsha Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details on the making of THE LAST EMPEROR.

In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993  Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n7 July 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Laser disc note

In: Cinemaya n17/18 Aut/Win 1992  Pages: 90-91
Title: Bertolucci's The Last EmperorAuthor: BERNSTEIN, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In a special edition looking at how Western directors deal with the East, two articles looking at how China is portrayed in THE LAST EMPEROR

In: Cinema Journal v31 n2 Winter 1992  Pages: 26-44
Title: "Ecstasy of difference": Bertolucci's The Last EmperorAuthor: LOSHITZKY, Yosefa Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that the film's stylistic structure and the organisation of its narrative, lead to "the symbolic annihilation of women, and... the death of desire".

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n41 24 Oct 1991  Page: 2
Title: Court backs Bertolucci on share of 'Last Emperor' profitsAuthor: CUSOLITO, Karen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: California Court of Appeals affirms lower court ruling that Hemdale Film Corp. must pay director Bertolucci and prod- ucer Thomas from distribution of 'Last Emperor.'

In: Empire n7 January 1990  Pages: 80-81
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: McILHENEY, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v70 n8 August 1989  Pages: 70-74
Title: [American Cinematographer - v70 n8 August 1989: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Vittorio Storaro describes his approach to photographing the film.

In: Film Comment v25 n5 Sep/Oct 1989  Pages: 46-48,50
Title: ColorificArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Vittorio Storaro on hi theory that cinema is a language of images, the differences between American and European camerawork, black and white cinematography, and his work on the LAST EMPEROR.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v300 n42 25 Jan 1988  Page: 1,41
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v300 n42 25 Jan 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article reporting on the film receiving four Golden Globe awards.

In: Screen International n636 23 Jan 1988  Page: 1,2
Title: [Screen International - n636 23 Jan 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details of row over cuts to scenes in the film for Japanese distribution

In: Foreign Sales, Italian Movie Trade v14 n2/3 Feb/Mar 1988  Page: 32
Title: [Foreign Sales, Italian Movie Trade - v14 n2/3 Feb/Mar 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: On its success in Japan.

In: City Limits n336 10 Mar 1988  Page: 28
Title: [City Limits - n336 10 Mar 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Geoffrey Crothall argues that the film glorifies the life of the Emperor Pu Yi.

In: Cinemaya n1 Autumn 1988  Pages: 31-32
Title: On ScreenAuthor: MA, Ning Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: In Camera Autumn 1988  Page: 11
Title: [In Camera - Autumn 1988: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief item on Vittorio Storaro and the lenses and techniques he used in shooting the film THE LAST EMPEROR.

In: Film Quarterly v42 n2 Winter 1988/89  Pages: 47-52
Title: [Film Quarterly - v42 n2 Winter 1988/89: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n651 April 1988  Page: 127
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n651 April 1988: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Addenda to details given in the March 1988 issue of MFB.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n650 March 1988  Pages: 82-83
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n650 March 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Films and Filming n401 February 1988  Pages: 34-35
Title: [Films and Filming - n401 February 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: City Limits n333 18 Feb 1988  Pages: 14-15,96
Title: [City Limits - n333 18 Feb 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Bertolucci about the film

In: The Hollywood Reporter v301 n41 4 Apr 1988  Page: 6
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v301 n41 4 Apr 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comment in the Hollywood Report column on the funding, produ ction and distribution of the film.

In: The Listener v119 n3051 25 Feb 1988  Pages: 29-30
Title: [The Listener - v119 n3051 25 Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: Time Out n914 24 Feb 1988  Page: 28
Title: [Time Out - n914 24 Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v57 n2 Spring 1988  Pages: 134-135
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n2 Spring 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: City Limits n334 25 Feb 1988  Page: 26
Title: [City Limits - n334 25 Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: American Cinematographer v69 n4 April 1988  Pages: 53-54
Title: [American Cinematographer - v69 n4 April 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Vittorio Atoraro's work as cinematographer on the film, on the occasion of his nominations for ASC and Academy Awards.

In: Time Out n907 6 Jan 1988  Pages: 16-19
Title: [Time Out - n907 6 Jan 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Report, on location of the filming of the LAST EMPEROR, includes Bertolucci's comments.

In: Films and Filming n410 Nov/Dec 1988  Page: 18
Title: [Films and Filming - n410 Nov/Dec 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Brief credits and review.

In: Films in Review v39 n2 February 1988  Pages: 76-77
Title: [Films in Review - v39 n2 February 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with Bertolucci

In: Positif n322 December 1987  Pages: 66-68
Title: [Positif - n322 December 1987: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French

In: Positif n311 January 1987  Pages: 20-25
Title: [Positif - n311 January 1987: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Extract from a production diary during filming in China during August 1986.

In: Interview v17 n12 December 1987  Page: 147
Title: [Interview - v17 n12 December 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Joan Chen about her role in the film.

In: American Film v13 n2 November 1987  Pages: 34-40
Title: [American Film - v13 n2 November 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the director about the film

In: Encore v5 n4 26 Mar 1987  Page: 27
Title: [Encore - v5 n4 26 Mar 1987: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report by Australian film student Teck Tan, appointed personal assistant to John Lone who plays the Emperor.

In: Film Comment v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987  Pages: 31-32, 35-36
Title: [Film Comment - v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Production and location report, as well as an article by the director and notes on Pu Yi.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v299 n15 7 Oct 1987  Page: 3,26
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v299 n15 7 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: Le Film Francais n2168 20 Nov 1987  Page: 6
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2168 20 Nov 1987: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: French

In: Variety 7 Oct 1987  Page: 16,22
Title: [Variety - 7 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n392 February 1987  Pages: 59-62,64
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n392 February 1987: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Bertolucci, during filming.

In: Screen International n621 10 Oct 1987  Page: 27
Title: [Screen International - n621 10 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n548 17 May 1986  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n548 17 May 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production to start on Aug 4

In: Screen International n559 2 Aug 1986  Page: 16
Title: [Screen International - n559 2 Aug 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits

In: Screen International n559 2 Aug 1986  Page: 6
Title: [Screen International - n559 2 Aug 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note

In: American Film v12 n1 October 1986  Pages: 19-21
Title: [American Film - v12 n1 October 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report

In: Screen International n556 12 Jul 1986  Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n556 12 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details of rights

In: Sight and Sound v56 n1 Winter 1986/87  Pages: Winter 38-39
Title: [Sight and Sound - v56 n1 Winter 1986/87: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report

In: Foreign Sales, Italian Movie Trade v12 n4/5 Apr/May 1986  Page: 46
Title: [Foreign Sales, Italian Movie Trade - v12 n4/5 Apr/May 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n523 16 Nov 1985  Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n523 16 Nov 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: More details

In: Broadcast 31 Aug 1984  Page: 10
Title: [Broadcast - 31 Aug 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details of possible co-production deals for the film

In: Screen International n447 26 May 1984  Page: 1,2
Title: [Screen International - n447 26 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Notes

In: Foreign Sales, Italian Movie Trade v10 n6 June 1984  Page: 2
Title: [Foreign Sales, Italian Movie Trade - v10 n6 June 1984: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n467 13 Oct 1984  Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n467 13 Oct 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Project abandoned

In:   Page: 106
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Interview with Bertolucci.

In:   Pages: 94-105, 183-184
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Production report and stills


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (9)
Title: After Fellini: national cinema in the postmodern age
Author: MARCUS, Millicent  Pages: xi, 377 p.

Title: Reflections: twenty-one cinematographers at work
Author: BERGERY, Benjamin  Pages: xii, 268 p.

Title: movies: texts, receptions, exposures
Author: GOLDSTEIN, Laurence  Pages: 338p.

Title: Bernardo Bertolucci: the cinema of ambiguity
Author: TONETTI, Claretta Micheletti  Pages: 281p.
Description: la COMMARE SECCA pp. 8-24 PRIMA DELLA RIVOLUZIONE pp. 25-44 PARTNER (1968) pp. 45-74 STRATEGIA DEL RAGNO pp. 75-96 il CONFORMISTA pp. 97-121 l' ULTIMO TANGO A PARIGI pp. 122-141 1900 (1976) PP. 142-168 la LUNA (1979) pp. 169-187 la TRAGEDIA DI UN UOMO RIDICOLO pp. 188-199 the LAST EMPEROR pp. 200-227 the SHELTERING SKY pp. 228-245 LITTLE BUDDHA pp. 246-256

Title: ultimo imperatore: storia di un viaggio verso (dal film di Bernardo Bertolucci)
Author: GAROFALO, Marcello  Pages: 361p.
Description: Mainly illustrative. Additional publisher; Libreria dello Stato.

Title: Cinemascopie: propos sur le cinema contemporain
Author: DESOBRIE, Jean  Pages: 227p
Description: Text in French. AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS pp. 57-85 FATAL ATTRACTION pp. 127-149 LAST EMPEROR pp. 105-127 LECTRICE pp. 175-203 PASSION BEATRICE pp. 85-105 TANDEM pp. 39-57 WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT pp. 203-227

Title: The last emperor
Author: BEHR, Edward  Pages: 336p.

Title: last emperor: a film by Bernardo Bertolucci, a Jeremy Thomas production

Title: Ombres jaunes: journal de tournage Le dernier empereur de Bernardo Bertolucci
Author: GERARD, Fabien S  Pages: 191p.