The Curse of Turandot
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| Traditional Chinese | 圖蘭朵：魔咒緣起 |
| Simplified Chinese | 图兰朵：魔咒缘起 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Túlánduǒ: Mózhòu Yuánqǐ |
| Directed by | Zheng Xiaolong |
| Written by | Wang Xiaoping |
| Based on | Tricolor Bracelet[citation needed] |
| Produced by | Cao Ping Dun Yong |
| Starring | Guan Xiaotong Dylan Sprouse Hu Jun Lin Siyi Collin Chou Wang Jia |
| Cinematography | Wu Qiming |
| Edited by | John Gilbert |
| Music by | Simon Franglen |
Production companies | Dongyang LETV Huaer Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. Zhongchuan Jiachang Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. |
| Distributed by | Tao Piao Piao |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $2,950,000[1] |
The Curse of Turandot (Chinese: 图兰朵：魔咒缘起) is a 2021 Chinese romantic fantasy film directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Guan Xiaotong, Dylan Sprouse,[2] Hu Jun, Lin Siyi, Collin Chou, and Wang Jia.[3][4][5] The film is a loose adaptation of the opera Turandot.[6]
The Curse of Turandot premiered in China on 15 October 2021.[7]
Premise
[edit]The plot is based on some aspects of the original story of the opera, including the obligation for foreign visitors solve three riddles imposed by the fierce princess.
Cast
[edit]- Guan Xiaotong as Turandot, princess of the Great Khanate.
- Ulantoya Do as Little Turandot
- Dylan Sprouse as Calaf, an orphan who falls in love with Turandot.
- Hu Jun as General Boyan.
- Lin Siyi as Liu Er
- Collin Chou as Zhou Da
- Wang Jia as Prince Wutong
- Jiang Wen as Khan, father of Turandot.
- Sophie Marceau as Queen of Malvia
- Vincent Perez as King of Malvia
Release
[edit]The Curse of Turandot was released in China on 15 October 2021.[8]
Reception
[edit]Chinese social media awarded the film the unofficial distinction of "worst movie of 2021"[9]
A review at Sinocinema found the visual quality of the film interesting but criticised the plot and acting.[10] Another found the blend of Western and Chinese aspects was disappointing.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tu Lan Duo (图兰朵：魔咒缘起) (2021) - Financial Information".
- ^ Al_Taransky (2021-08-29). "Dylan Sprouse stars in the Wuxia Film, The Curse of Turandot - popgeeks.com". Archived from the original on 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Patrick, Frater (18 October 2021). ""The Battle at Lake Changjin" Hits $770 Million After Third Weekend Leading the China Box Office". Variety. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ Zhang, Rui (13 August 2020). "All-star cast revealed for China's 'Turandot' film". china.org.cn. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ Huang Yuhan (黄钰涵) (23 August 2021). 《图兰朵：魔咒缘起》将映 郑晓龙姜文胡军再合作. chinanews.com (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (2018-05-29). "Dylan Sprouse To Star In Chinese Film 'Turandot'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Chen Wentao (陈文韬) (16 September 2021). 《图兰朵：魔咒缘起》定档10月15日 展现东方美学. chinanews.com (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "THE CURSE OF TURANDOT Chinese Movie 2021 - Opera on Video". 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Ouch. Chinese Netizens Roast New Film "The Curse of Turandot" — RADII". Stories from the center of China’s youth culture. 19 October 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ sinocinema (2021-11-27). "Review: The Curse of Turandot (2021) | Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》". Archived from the original on 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "The Curse Of Turandot". Asiantv4u. Archived from the original on 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
External links
[edit]- The Curse of Turandot at IMDb
- The Curse of Turandot at Mtime.com (archived) (in Chinese)
- The Curse of Turandot at Douban (in Chinese)