Shadow Magic
2000, Chinese. Directed by Ann Hu.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 8 September 2000
- Original title
- 西洋镜
- Country
- China, Germany, Taiwan, United States of America
- Written by
- Ann Hu, Yixiong Chen, Dan Huang
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Shadow Magic runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Is Shadow Magic suitable for kids?
Shadow Magic is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Shadow Magic?
If you liked Shadow Magic, try Chihwaseon, Sight, The Great Magician.
Who directed Shadow Magic?
Shadow Magic (2000) was directed by Ann Hu and stars Jared Harris, Xia Yu, Liu Peiqi.