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* JerkAss: Emperor Gaozu acts like this towards the people who helped him rise to power.

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* JerkAss: Emperor Gaozu acts like this towards the people who helped him rise to power. [[note]]Historically, Liu was notorious for acting against the generals whom he had appointed as princes (''wang'', and whom had contributed greatly to the founding of the Han), including (but not limited to) Han Xin, Peng Yue and Ying Bu.[[/note]]
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The beginning of the movie is narrated by aging Emperor Gaozu, first Chinese emperor of the [[UsefulNotes/DynastiesFromShangToQing Han dynasty]]. In his palace he is haunted by nightmares of his enemy Xiang Yu and his own General Xin. Flashbacks tell the story of how he as the commoner Liu Bang became emperor, [[UnreliableNarrator but his memories do not explain everything that happened in those years.]] An important point is how General Xin defected from Xiang Yu and helped Liu Bang defeat him and become emperor.
As the emperor becomes more ill, Empress Lü Zhi takes charge, exploiting his paranoia against General (Han) Xin, who is ostensibly plotting a rebellion. Liu Bang's unhappy former comrades who helped him gain the empire become embroiled in the empress' court intrigue, even as they try to prevent her from executing General Xin.

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The beginning of the movie is narrated by aging Emperor Gaozu, Gaozu (Liu Ye), first Chinese emperor of the [[UsefulNotes/DynastiesFromShangToQing Han dynasty]]. In his palace he is haunted by nightmares of his enemy Xiang Yu (Creator/DanielWu) and his own General Xin.Xin (Han Xin, portrayed by Creator/ChangChen). Flashbacks tell the story of how he as the commoner Liu Bang became emperor, [[UnreliableNarrator but his memories do not explain everything that happened in those years.]] An important point is how General Xin defected from Xiang Yu and helped Liu Bang defeat him and become emperor. \n

As the emperor becomes more ill, Empress Lü Zhi (Qin Lan) takes charge, exploiting his paranoia against General (Han) Xin, who is ostensibly plotting a rebellion. Liu Bang's unhappy former comrades who helped him gain the empire become embroiled in the empress' court intrigue, even as they try to prevent her from executing General Xin.
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* ArtisticLicenceHistory: almost by necessity, as this movie speculates on the Chu-Han contention rather than completely relying on sources that may not be enirely accurate.
* CoitusUninterruptus: Zhang Liang has to enter Liu Bang's chambers to warn him that Xiang Yu is on his way and will most likely murder him. He catches his friend in the middle of a threeway and not particularly interested in interrupting it.

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* ArtisticLicenceHistory: almost by necessity, as this movie speculates on the Chu-Han contention rather than completely relying on sources that may not be enirely entirely accurate.
* CoitusUninterruptus: Zhang Liang has to enter Liu Bang's chambers to warn him that Xiang Yu is on his way and will most likely murder him. He catches his friend in the middle of a threeway three-way and not particularly interested in interrupting it.
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The film is notable for its unique use of lighting, all indoor scenes are very dimly lit. This creates a claustrophobic athmosphere and adds to the realism; Bronze Age people didn't have electric lights and had to rely on candles and fires.

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The film is notable for its unique use of lighting, all indoor scenes are very dimly lit. This creates a claustrophobic athmosphere and adds to the realism; Bronze Iron Age people didn't have electric lights and had to rely on candles and fires.
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* OneManArmy: averted. Unlike most Chinese historical epics, this film takes a realistic approach to war and fighting. At the Battle of Gaixia, Xiang Yu does not last long against Liu Bang's regulars armed with dagger-axes and bows.

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* OneManArmy: averted.Averted. Unlike most Chinese historical epics, this film takes a realistic approach to war and fighting. At the Battle of Gaixia, Xiang Yu does not last long against Liu Bang's regulars armed with dagger-axes and bows.



* UnreliableNarrator: the story of Liu Bang's rise to power is largely told by himself, but he is clearly not aware of how much help he had.

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* UnreliableNarrator: the story of Liu Bang's rise to power is largely told by himself, but he is clearly not aware of how much help he had. [[note]]Historically (at least as recorded by Sima Qian in his ''Records of the Grand Historian''), Liu gave credit to three men for his ultimate success: Han Xin (as general), Zhang Liang (as strategist) and Xiao He (as the one in charge of logistics).[[/note]]
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''Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn'', also known by its English title ''The Last Supper'', is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, notable for ''Film/CityOfLifeAndDeath'' and ''Kekexili: Mountain Patrol''.

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''Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn'', Yàn'' (王的盛宴), also known by its English title ''The Last Supper'', is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, notable for ''Film/CityOfLifeAndDeath'' and ''Kekexili: Mountain Patrol''.
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As the emperor becomes more ill, Empress Lü Zhi takes charge, exploiting his paranoia against General Xin, who is ostensibly plotting a rebellion. Liu Bang's unhappy former comrades who helped him gain the empire become embroiled in the empress' court intrigue, even as they try to prevent her from executing General Xin.

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As the emperor becomes more ill, Empress Lü Zhi takes charge, exploiting his paranoia against General (Han) Xin, who is ostensibly plotting a rebellion. Liu Bang's unhappy former comrades who helped him gain the empire become embroiled in the empress' court intrigue, even as they try to prevent her from executing General Xin.



The film is notable for its unique use of lighting, all indoor scenes are very dimly lit. This creates a claustrophobic athmosphere and adds to the realism. Bronze Age people didn't have electric lights and had to rely on candles and fires.

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The film is notable for its unique use of lighting, all indoor scenes are very dimly lit. This creates a claustrophobic athmosphere and adds to the realism. realism; Bronze Age people didn't have electric lights and had to rely on candles and fires.



The production was far from problem free, ending up behind schedule and overrunning its budget. It also appears that Xiang Yu's concubine [[OneSteveLimit Yu]] (his wife in the movie and played by He Dujuan) originally had a lines, all of which were cut from the final film.

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The production was far from problem free, ending up behind schedule and overrunning its budget. It also appears that Xiang Yu's concubine [[OneSteveLimit Yu]] (his wife in the movie and played by He Dujuan) originally had a lines, all of which were cut from the final film.



* OneManArmy: averted. Unlike most Chinese historical epics, this film takes a realistic approach to war and fighting. At the Battle of Gaxia, Xiang Yu does not last long against Liu Bang's regulars armed with dagger-axes and bows.

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* OneManArmy: averted. Unlike most Chinese historical epics, this film takes a realistic approach to war and fighting. At the Battle of Gaxia, Gaixia, Xiang Yu does not last long against Liu Bang's regulars armed with dagger-axes and bows.
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Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn, also known by its English title The Last Supper, is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, notable for CityOfLifeAndDeath and Kekexili: Mountain Patrol.

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Wáng ''Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn, Yàn'', also known by its English title The ''The Last Supper, Supper'', is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, notable for CityOfLifeAndDeath ''Film/CityOfLifeAndDeath'' and Kekexili: ''Kekexili: Mountain Patrol.Patrol''.
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The beginning of the movie is narrated by aging Emperor Gaozu, first Chinese emperor of the [[DynastiesFromShangToQing Han dynasty]]. In his palace he is haunted by nightmares of his enemy Xiang Yu and his own General Xin. Flashbacks tell the story of how he as the commoner Liu Bang became emperor, [[UnreliableNarrator but his memories do not explain everything that happened in those years.]] An important point is how General Xin defected from Xiang Yu and helped Liu Bang defeat him and become emperor.

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The beginning of the movie is narrated by aging Emperor Gaozu, first Chinese emperor of the [[DynastiesFromShangToQing [[UsefulNotes/DynastiesFromShangToQing Han dynasty]]. In his palace he is haunted by nightmares of his enemy Xiang Yu and his own General Xin. Flashbacks tell the story of how he as the commoner Liu Bang became emperor, [[UnreliableNarrator but his memories do not explain everything that happened in those years.]] An important point is how General Xin defected from Xiang Yu and helped Liu Bang defeat him and become emperor.



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* AFatherToHisMen : Liu Bang is one, and they love him for it. Several of his men are shown to be willing to give up their lives for him ,and vice-versa.
* CoitusUninterruptus : Zhang Liang has to enter Liu Bang's chambers to warn him that Xiang Yu is on his way and will most likely murder him. He catches his friend in the middle of a threeway and not particularly interested in interrupting it.

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* AFatherToHisMen : AFatherToHisMen: Liu Bang is one, and they love him for it. Several of his men are shown to be willing to give up their lives for him ,and vice-versa.
* CoitusUninterruptus : ArtisticLicenceHistory: almost by necessity, as this movie speculates on the Chu-Han contention rather than completely relying on sources that may not be enirely accurate.
* CoitusUninterruptus:
Zhang Liang has to enter Liu Bang's chambers to warn him that Xiang Yu is on his way and will most likely murder him. He catches his friend in the middle of a threeway and not particularly interested in interrupting it.



* FaceHeelTurn : General Xin's decision to desert from Xiang Yu's Chu army and join Liu Bang's Han forces. Liu Bang, as emperor, spends much of the movie pondering on why General Xin ever left Xiang Yu.
* ForegoneConclusion : To some extent, if you are familiar with the Chu-Han contention and some of its aftermath. Also averted, as the film delivers its own interpretation of events
* JerkAss : Emperor Gaozu acts like this towards the people who helped him rise to power.
* OneManArmy : averted. Unlike most Chinese historical epics, this film takes a realistic approach to war and fighting. At the Battle of Gaxia, Xiang Yu does not last long against Liu Bang's regulars armed with dagger-axes and bows.
* ReallyGetsAround : Emperor Gaozu/Liu Bang, before and after his rise to power. He even has a go at one of his concubines when he's practically on his death bed.
* UnreliableNarrator : the story of Liu Bang's rise to power is largely told by himself, but he is clearly not aware of how much help he had.
* WrittenByTheWinners : A central theme in the film: people in power falsify history. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Not that it's the last time that happens in China, mind. ]]

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* FaceHeelTurn : FaceHeelTurn: General Xin's decision to desert from Xiang Yu's Chu army and join Liu Bang's Han forces. Liu Bang, as emperor, spends much of the movie pondering on why General Xin ever left Xiang Yu.
* ForegoneConclusion : ForegoneConclusion: To some extent, if you are familiar with the Chu-Han contention and some of its aftermath. Also averted, as the film delivers its own interpretation of events
* JerkAss : JerkAss: Emperor Gaozu acts like this towards the people who helped him rise to power.
* OneManArmy : OneManArmy: averted. Unlike most Chinese historical epics, this film takes a realistic approach to war and fighting. At the Battle of Gaxia, Xiang Yu does not last long against Liu Bang's regulars armed with dagger-axes and bows.
* ReallyGetsAround : ReallyGetsAround: Emperor Gaozu/Liu Bang, before and after his rise to power. He even has a go at one of his concubines when he's practically on his death bed.
* UnreliableNarrator : UnreliableNarrator: the story of Liu Bang's rise to power is largely told by himself, but he is clearly not aware of how much help he had.
* WrittenByTheWinners : WrittenByTheWinners: A central theme in the film: people in power falsify history. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Not that it's the last time that happens in China, mind. ]]
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* ForegoneConclusion : To some extent, if you are familiar with the Chu-Han contention and some of its aftermath. Also averted, as the film delivers its own interpretation of the events

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* ForegoneConclusion : To some extent, if you are familiar with the Chu-Han contention and some of its aftermath. Also averted, as the film delivers its own interpretation of the events
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Despite this, it was largely overlooked and holds a measly 5.7 score on IMBD.

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Despite this, it was largely overlooked and holds a measly 5.7 score on IMBD.
IMBD. Despite this, the (few) [[http://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/film-review-the-last-supper-1200567716/ reviews]] [[http://www.beyondhollywood.com/the-last-supper-2012-movie-review/ have]] been [[http://www.wildgrounds.com/2012/09/14/from-toronto-2012-lu-chuans-the-last-supper/ positive]], while pointing out that some might find it difficult to follow.
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* OneManArmy : averted. Unlike most Chinese historical epics, this film takes a realistic approach to war and fighting. At the Battle of Gaxia, Xiang Yu does not last long against Liu Bang's regulars armed with dagger-axes and bows.
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* AFatherToHisMen : Liu Bang is one, and they love him for it. Several of his men are shown to be willing to give up their lives for him ,and vice-versa.
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* FaceHeelTurn : General Xin's decision to desert from Xiang Yu's Chu army and join Liu Bang's Han forces. Liu Bang, as emperor, spends much of the movie pondering on why General Xin ever left Xiang Yu.
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* CoolHelmet and cool armour too. Both Liu Bang and General Xin are given full suits of armour by Xiang Yu when they join his cause. Xiang Yu himself wears a gilded helmet that stands out from the others.
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Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn, or The Last Supper, is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, notable for CityOfLifeAndDeath and Kekexili: Mountain Patrol.

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Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn, or also known by its English title The Last Supper, is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, notable for CityOfLifeAndDeath and Kekexili: Mountain Patrol.

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* * CoitusUninterruptus : Zhang Liang has to enter Liu Bang's chambers to warn him that Xiang Yu is on his way and will most likely murder him. He catches his friend in the middle of a threeway and not particularly interested in interrupting it.
->'''Liu Bang''': I'm almost done
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* GeniusBonus : at the Feast at Hong Gate, there is not a single chopstick to be seen. This is accurate: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopsticks#History chopsticks were not used as eating utensils in this period.]]

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* ForegoneConclusion : To some extent, if you are familiar with the Chu-Han contention and some of its aftermath. Also averted, as the film delivers its own interpretation of the events.

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* ForegoneConclusion : To some extent, if you are familiar with the Chu-Han contention and some of its aftermath. Also averted, as the film delivers its own interpretation of the events. events
*GeniusBonus : at the Feast at Hong Gate, there is not a single chopstick to be seen. This is accurate: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopsticks#History chopsticks were not used as eating utensils in this period.]]



* ReallyGetsAround : Emperor Gaozu/Liu Bang, even before becoming emperor. He even has a go at one of his concubines when he's practically on his death bed.

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* ReallyGetsAround : Emperor Gaozu/Liu Bang, even before becoming emperor.and after his rise to power. He even has a go at one of his concubines when he's practically on his death bed.



* WrittenByTheWinners : People in power falsify history. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Not that it's the last time that happens in China, mind. ]]

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* WrittenByTheWinners : People A central theme in the film: people in power falsify history. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Not that it's the last time that happens in China, mind. ]]
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* ReallyGetsAround : Emperor Gaozu/Liu Bang, even before becoming emperor. He even has a go at one of his concubines when he's practically on his death bed.

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* UnreliableNarrator
* WrittenByTheWinners People in power falsify history. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Not that it's the last time that happens in China, mind. ]]

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* UnreliableNarrator
JerkAss : Emperor Gaozu acts like this towards the people who helped him rise to power.
* UnreliableNarrator : the story of Liu Bang's rise to power is largely told by himself, but he is clearly not aware of how much help he had.
* WrittenByTheWinners : People in power falsify history. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Not that it's the last time that happens in China, mind. ]]

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* WrittenByTheWinnersWrittenByTheWinners People in power falsify history. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Not that it's the last time that happens in China, mind. ]]
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Despite this, it was largely overlooked and holds a measly 5.7 score on IMBD.

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Despite this, it was largely overlooked and holds a measly 5.7 score on IMBD.IMBD.

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* ForegoneConclusion : To some extent, if you are familiar with the Chu-Han contention and some of its aftermath. Also averted, as the film delivers its own interpretation of the events.
* UnreliableNarrator
* WrittenByTheWinners
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Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn, or The Last Supper, is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, best known for CityOfLifeAndDeath and Kekexili: Mountain Patrol.

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Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn, or The Last Supper, is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, best known notable for CityOfLifeAndDeath and Kekexili: Mountain Patrol.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Not your typical Chinese history epic]]

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The beginning of the movie is narrated by aging Emperor Gaozu, first Chinese emperor of the [[DynastiesFromShangToQing Han dynasty]]. In his palace he is haunted by nightmares of his enemies, Xiang Yu and General Xin. Flashbacks tell the story of how he as the commoner Liu Bang became emperor, [[UnreliableNarrator but his memories do not explain everything that happened in those years.]] An important point is how General Xin defected from Xiang Yu and helped Liu Bang defeat him and become emperor.
As the emperor becomes more ill, Empress Lü Zhi takes charge, exploiting his paranoia

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The beginning of the movie is narrated by aging Emperor Gaozu, first Chinese emperor of the [[DynastiesFromShangToQing Han dynasty]]. In his palace he is haunted by nightmares of his enemies, enemy Xiang Yu and his own General Xin. Flashbacks tell the story of how he as the commoner Liu Bang became emperor, [[UnreliableNarrator but his memories do not explain everything that happened in those years.]] An important point is how General Xin defected from Xiang Yu and helped Liu Bang defeat him and become emperor.
As the emperor becomes more ill, Empress Lü Zhi takes charge, exploiting his paranoia
paranoia against General Xin, who is ostensibly plotting a rebellion. Liu Bang's unhappy former comrades who helped him gain the empire become embroiled in the empress' court intrigue, even as they try to prevent her from executing General Xin.

The movie is different from the histories at some points. Quite fittingly, as one of its messages is [[WrittenByTheWinners that histories are not always reliable]].



This movie is notable for its unique use of lighting, all indoor scenes are very dimly lit. This creates a claustrophobic athmosphere and adds to the realism. Bronze Age people didn't have electric lights and had to rely on candles and fires.

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This movie The film is notable for its unique use of lighting, all indoor scenes are very dimly lit. This creates a claustrophobic athmosphere and adds to the realism. Bronze Age people didn't have electric lights and had to rely on candles and fires.



The production was far from problem free, ending up behind schedule and overrunning its budget. It also appears that Xiang Yu's concubine [[OneSteveLimit Yu]] (his wife in the movie and played by He Dujuan) originally had a lines, all of which were cut from the final film.

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The production was far from problem free, ending up behind schedule and overrunning its budget. It also appears that Xiang Yu's concubine [[OneSteveLimit Yu]] (his wife in the movie and played by He Dujuan) originally had a lines, all of which were cut from the final film.film.

Despite this, it was largely overlooked and holds a measly 5.7 score on IMBD.

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In the beginning of the movie

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In the The beginning of the movie is narrated by aging Emperor Gaozu, first Chinese emperor of the [[DynastiesFromShangToQing Han dynasty]]. In his palace he is haunted by nightmares of his enemies, Xiang Yu and General Xin. Flashbacks tell the story of how he as the commoner Liu Bang became emperor, [[UnreliableNarrator but his memories do not explain everything that happened in those years.]] An important point is how General Xin defected from Xiang Yu and helped Liu Bang defeat him and become emperor.
As the emperor becomes more ill, Empress Lü Zhi takes charge, exploiting his paranoia



The production was far from problem free, ending up behind schedule and overrunning its budget. It also appears that Liu Bang's concubine

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The production was far from problem free, ending up behind schedule and overrunning its budget. It also appears that Liu Bang's concubineXiang Yu's concubine [[OneSteveLimit Yu]] (his wife in the movie and played by He Dujuan) originally had a lines, all of which were cut from the final film.
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Wáng Dè Shèng Yàn, or The Last Supper, is a 2012 film directed by Lu Chuan, best known for CityOfLifeAndDeath and Kekexili: Mountain Patrol.

In the beginning of the movie

This movie is notable for its unique use of lighting, all indoor scenes are very dimly lit. This creates a claustrophobic athmosphere and adds to the realism. Bronze Age people didn't have electric lights and had to rely on candles and fires.

Lu Chuan and his crew put a lot of time and money into making the film be as accurate as possible, including costumes and material goods.
The production was far from problem free, ending up behind schedule and overrunning its budget. It also appears that Liu Bang's concubine

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