Kong Zi (Original title)Confucius (Alternative title)
Date: 2009 (Copyright)Countries: People's Republic of China, Hong KongDirected by/A Film by: Hu Mei
Production company billing: ©2009. Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited & Dadi Entertainment Limited Logo: Dadi Film Presented by Dadi Entertainment Limited, Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited, China Film Group Corporation [end] A film by Hu Mei Distribution by Dadi Entertainment Limited A China Film Co-production Corporation co-production A Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited, Dream of the Red Mansion Culture Garden, China Film Group Film Production Corporation, Bestv Network Television Technology Development Co., Ltd. & Shenzhen Media Group production In Colour [2.35:1] Subtitles Authors: Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited & Dadi Entertainment Limited
Synopsis: Biopic of the philosopher Confucius.Synopsis: Budget reported at $14.6 million. Executive producers Rachel Liu and Han Sanping are credited twice in the opening titles.
Genres: Biopic, Historical drama
Releases
Date: 28 January 2010Country: People's Republic of ChinaRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 115 mins Language: Chinese, Mandarin
Date: September 2010Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital
Date: 2009 (Copyright)Countries: People's Republic of China, Hong KongDirected by/A Film by: Hu Mei
Production company billing: ©2009. Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited & Dadi Entertainment Limited Logo: Dadi Film Presented by Dadi Entertainment Limited, Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited, China Film Group Corporation [end] A film by Hu Mei Distribution by Dadi Entertainment Limited A China Film Co-production Corporation co-production A Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited, Dream of the Red Mansion Culture Garden, China Film Group Film Production Corporation, Bestv Network Television Technology Development Co., Ltd. & Shenzhen Media Group production In Colour [2.35:1] Subtitles Authors: Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited & Dadi Entertainment Limited
Synopsis: Biopic of the philosopher Confucius.Synopsis: Budget reported at $14.6 million. Executive producers Rachel Liu and Han Sanping are credited twice in the opening titles.
Genres: Biopic, Historical drama
Releases
Date: 28 January 2010Country: People's Republic of ChinaRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 115 mins Language: Chinese, Mandarin
Date: September 2010Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital
Credits
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[Subject of Film]: Kong Zi, ©: Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited, Dadi Entertainment Limited, Production Company: China Film Group Co-production Corporation, Production Company: Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited, Production Company: Dream of the Red Mansion Culture Garden, Production Company: Bestv Network Television Technology Development Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Media Group, Presented by: Dadi Entertainment Limited, Presented by: Dadi Century (Beijing) Limited, China Film Group Corporation, Executive Producer: John Sham, Executive Producer: Rachel Liu, Executive Producer: Han Sanping, Executive Producer: Yu Pun Hoi, Chui Po Chu, Produced by: Chui Po-Chu, Line Producer: Max Wang, Associate Producer: Peng Mingyu, Associate Producer: Heman Peng, Zhang Heng, Unit Production Manager: Wang Ding, Gao Mingku, On-set Production Manager: Fang Yingchun, Zhang Bin, Production Manager (Cast): Cai Xiuzhen, Production Manager (Film): Li Zhenduo, Production Supervisor: Jiang Hong, Production Supervisor: Liu Hua, Deng Meng, Production Co-ordinator: Zhao Meng, Financial Co-ordinator: Sun Zongwang, Yang Xiaohong, Production Accountant: Fan Meirong, Post-production Supervisor: Peter Pau Tak-Hei, Post-production Producer: Peter Pau, Post-production Co-ordinator: Patrick Ho, Post-production Manager: Li Mingchen, Zhang Qiuping, Production Consultant: Charles Chao, Production Consultant: Ren Zhonglun, Production Consultant: Wang Tianyun, Zhao Jun, 2nd Unit Director: Yang Jun, Assistant Director: Zhu Jianping, Xu Jianxin, 1st Assistant Director: Xi Zi, 2nd Assistant Director: Luo Tianyou, Jiang Shaodong, Script Supervisor: Ge Xin, Liu Xiyu, Screenplay: Chan Khan, Screenplay: He Yanjiang, Screenplay: Jiang Qitao, Screenplay: Hu Mei, Director of Photography: Peter Pau, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Johnny Choi Sung-fai, Choi Sung Fai, Underwater Photography: Tony Lam Tak Ming, Camera/Lighting Co-ordinator: Patrick Ho, A Camera Operator: Kenny Lam, Key Gaffer: Lee Tak Shing, Gaffer: Xiao Qingzhang, Key Grip: Jimmy Fok, Video Assist: Yang Xinjie, Stills Photographer: Fu Jun, Visual Effects Supervisor: Guo Jianquan, Visual Effects Provided by: China Film Group Post Production Company, Visual Effects Art Director: Guo Huliang, Pyrotechnical Department Head: Xia Jianping, Editing: Zhan Haihong, Kong Chi Leung, Assistant Editor: Lv Zheng, Production Design: Lin Chaoxiang, Mao Huaiqing, Art Director: Zhuang Yan, Art Director: Li Guangjun, Art Director: Guo Zaiwen, Art Director: Guo Yanfeng, Qi Yong, Calligraphy: Chen Hongbin, Storyboard Artist: Zhang Xiangjun, Property Master: Li Baotai, Tao Xinjian, Set Construction Head: Shi Zhixiang, Set Construction Head: Wang Jihong, Gong Dejian, Construction Supervisor: Guo Bojun, Li Shiguo, Costume Design: Yee Chung Man, Costume Supervisor: Jessie Dai Mei Ling, Costume Master: Zhao Zhibin, Make-up Department Head: Man Yun Ling, Make-up Department Head: Lui Suk In, Chen Suyuan, Make-up Artist: Feng Wenli, Liu Xiaoxia, Hair Department Head: Tam Ying Kwan, Ren Hui, Music: Zhao Jiping, [Theme Song] Music by: Ou Ge, Additional Music: Zhang Hongguang, [Theme Song] Lyrics: Foreland Cultural Salon, [Vocal] Artist: Tan Jing, [Music] Performed by: China Philharmonic Orchestra, Theme Song [Performed] by: Faye Wong, Additional Music Performed by: Asian Philharmonic Orchestra, Music Conductor: Zhao Jiping, Additional Music Conductor: Huang Lijie, Music Producer: Zhang Zhengdi, [Music] Recording Engineer: Zhang Zhengdi, Choreographer: Jin Meihua, Zheng Lu, Sound Design: Wu Ling, Sound Project Manager: Rainbow Wang, Sound Recordist: Wu Jiang, Sound Recordist: Li Wen, Liu Jia, Boom Operator: Wang Lizhong, Boom Operator: Wang Sheng, Boom Operator: Liu Yinglun, Boom Operator: Chai Licai, Boom Operator: Zhang Kunlun, Gao Yulong, Dubbing: Xuan Xiaoming, English Subtitles: Tony Rayns, Stunt Co-ordinator: Ye Qiang, Stunt Co-ordinator: Ye Qiang, History Consultant: Liu Yanshen, History Consultant: Wang Maoliang, History Consultant: Zhang Xiaolong, History Consultant: Zhang Xueling, History Consultant: Tang Xiaochuan, Hao Yaning, Dialogue Coach: Yang Yi, Dialogue Coach [Post-production Sound]: Cheng Yin, Horse Wrangler: Liu Jun, Publicist: Zhang Jian, Making Of - Director: Lv Zhaoyi, Camera, Lenses, Lighting & Grip Equipment Supplied by: Salon Films (H.K.) Ltd, D.I. Services Provided by: China Film Group Post Production Company
Cast
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Chow Yun Fat (Kong Qiu, 'Confucius', 'Zhong Ni'), Zhou Xun (Nanzi, the royal consort), Chen Jianbin (Ji Sunsi, head of the Jishi Clan and minister in the Court of Lu), Ren Quan (Yan Hui, disciple of Confucius), Lu Yi (Ji Sunfei, son of Ji Sunsi), Yao Lu (Lu Dinggong, ruler of Lu), Kai Li (Lady Qiguan, wife of Confucius), Wang Ban (Shu Sunwu, head of the Shushi Clan and minister in the Court of Lu), Xu Huanshan (Laozi, the Sage of Daoism), Ma Jingwu (Duke Jing, ruler of Qi), Bi Yaniun (Ling, ruler of Wei), Wang Huichun (Li Chu, a minister in the Qi Court), Li Wenbo (Zilu, disciple of Confucius), Ma Qiang (Ran Qiu, disciple of Confucius), Kan Jinming (Zigong), Liu Fengchao (Qi Sigong (adult), a slave in the house of the Jishi Clan), Chen Rui (Kong Jiao, daughter of Confucius), Li Xinru (Nishang), Liu Yongchen (Gongxichi), Zhang Xingzhe (General Gongshan Niu, a retainer of the Ji Clan and mayor of Biyi City), Qiao Zhenyu (son of Confucius), Gong Jie (maidservant), Gao Tian (Qi Sigong (teenage)), Chen Weidong (Zeng Can), Wang Qingyuan (Zeng Dian), Ma Yong (Gong Boliao, disciple of Confucius), Li Huan (Kuaikui, Crown Prince of Wei), Dong Ziwu (Yan Zhuoju), Wu Liansheng (Meng Sunhe, head of the Mengshi Clan and minister in the Court of Lu), Gu Yang (Hou Fan), Huang Wengang (Retainer of Ji clan), Li Chunpeng (Ziyou), Chen Liejun (Zigao), Tang Muchun (Zixia), Ji Yongqing (Shen Juxu), Zhou Jiantao (Le Shuo), Luo Minghan (Ran Yong), Wang Shuai, Li Yuhang, Xing Dongdong, Luan He, Luan He, Yuefeng Qing, Ren Chunliang, Wang Chenghui, Meng Lianying, Guo Weicheng, Li Jian, Fan Yongquan, Zhao Ye, Cheng Wuzhou, Liu Jie, Ni Tiedao, Jiao Wenfeng, Zhang Wenjun, Zhu Shengkun, Bian Yongcheng, Xu Zuogui, Xu Chao, Xu Yue, Chang Da, Zhang Yunquan, Ning Xiaopo, Yan Peixing, Cai Yu, Cao Xiangdong, Wang Zhenyou, Lv Yong, Guo Yungang, Zhu Shizhan, Lv Ke, Xie Xiang, Zhang Caibo, Li Xinquan, Cheng Liejun, Yuan Xiaoqiang, Fu Lianfa, Li Hengshan, Li Quanguang, Dong Suqi