A new US$22 million film on the most influential philosoper of all time in Chinese history -Confucius (孔子) will begin filming in November this year. The director tasked to make Confuciu's cinematic debut is female director Hu Mei, who is known more as a TV drama director rather than as a film director. She has directed some of the most acclaimed Chinese historical television drama serials ever made such as Emperor Of Han Wu and Yong Zheng Dynasty.
No cast has been confirmed yet but according to what I gathered from the net, some of the actors that the public would like to see in this role include acclaimed director Zhang Yimou (who recently directed the spectacular Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony), Andy Lau, Chen Dao Ming, Zhang Fengyi (last seen as Cao Cao in Chibi) and Tony Leung.
Well, if all goes according to plan, this film should really be one of highlights of 2009 in the Chinese movie industry.
Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/05/content_8959143.htm, http://pl.cqnews.net/wy/200808/t20080828_2242755.htm, http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/m/kzjscx/.
Tags: Confucius, Kongzi, Chinese Movie, Chinese Film.
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