Puyi, the Last Emperor of China

Season 1 Episode 1: A Leaf Blown on the Winds of History

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

2

Cast:

Aisin-Gioro Puyi, David Ritchie, Liang Joo Leow

Quality:

HD

Duration:

53 min

First Air:

2009

Rating:

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