8,000 clay soldiers, one paranoid emperor, and enough mercury to kill a dynasty.
This biographical program illuminates the fascinating life of Qin Shi Huangdi, "The First Magnificent Emperor of Qin," a man considered both influential and controversial in Chinese history. The ancient emperor's long list of accomplishments includes planning the construction of China's first Great Wall, building the world's largest burial site guarded by the famous Terracotta Army and amassing the most expansive empire of his time.
Production
Terracotta Army footage that'll ruin museum trips forever.
Direction
Gutzeit treats paranoia like architectural blueprint.
Director
Andreas Gutzeit
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
