Puyi, the Last Emperor of China

Overview

This program reveals the unorthodox life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, through the use of rare footage from the period. Puyi's story, set against the immense luxury of the Chinese nobility, the decadent 1930s in Tianjin, the upheaval of World War II, the bleakness of prison, plus the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, reflects the turbulent history of China and its people during the early and middle 20th Century.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

April 29, 2009

Last aired

April 29, 2009

Episodes

2

Network

Arte

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Chinese

Countries

Australia, China

Production

LIC Australia,LIC China

Creator

Peter Du Cane