Shadow Magic

Shadow Magic 2000 Directed by Ann Hu 西洋镜

Beijing, 1902: an enterprising young portrait photographer named Liu Jinglun, keen on new technology, befriends a newly-arrived Englishman who's brought projector, camera, and Lumière-brothers' shorts to open the Shadow Magic theater. Liu's work with Wallace brings him conflict with tradition and his father's authority, complicated by his falling in love with Ling, daughter of Lord Tan, star of Beijing's traditional opera. Liu sees movies as his chance to become wealthy and worthy of Ling. When the Shadow Magic pair are invited to show the films to the Empress Dowager, things look good. But, is disaster in the script? And, can movies preserve tradition even as they bring change?

Countries China , Taiwan

Production Countries China , Germany , Taiwan , USA

Language Mandarin

Spoken Languages English , Mandarin

Gneres Drama , History

Production Companies Beijing Film Studio , Central Motion Picture Corporation , China Film Co-Production Corp. , Schulberg Productions , Road Movies Vierte Produktionen , C&A Productions , Post Production Playground

Release Date 8 September 2000

116 mins