The First Emperor: The Tyrant Who Built a Ghost Army to Defy Death | GEDEON DOC

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March 1974: a discovery shakes the world. While digging a well, Chinese peasants unearth the most extraordinary ancient treasure since the finding of Tutankhamun’s tomb: the Terracotta Army. 8,000 life-sized statues guarding the 2,200-year-old mausoleum of Shi Huangdi.

This fearsome leader, both a megalomaniac and a visionary, remains forever known as the man who unified Ancient China. But who were the Qin? This film traces their formidable rise from nomadic tribes to the legendary empire-builders who shaped the destiny of a nation. Discover the roots of an empire and the secrets of the warriors who still stand guard today.

Written and Directed by: Serge Tignères
Production: GEDEON Programmes, France Télévisions, NHK
Series: ANCIENT CHINA (3 x 52 min)
Format: 52 minutes
Category: Education / History

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