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 | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| 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 premiered in China on 15 October 2021.[7]
Premise
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
- 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
The Curse of Turandot was released in China on 15 October 2021.[8]
Reception
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
External links
- The Curse of Turandot at IMDb
- The Curse of Turandot at Mtime.com (archived) (in Chinese)
- The Curse of Turandot at Douban (in Chinese)
