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# Confucius (Film)

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### KURE Information Card: Confucius (2010)

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Screenplay(s) | Jiang Qitao |
| Producer(s) | Han Sanping, John Woo |
| IMDb Rating(Text) | 6.1 / 10 |
| Director(s) | Hu Mei |
| Runtime | 125 minutes |
| Release Year | 2010 |
| Lead Actor | Chow Yun-fat |
| Genre | Historical,Biography,Drama |

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## Article Content

**Confucius** is a historical drama film released in China in 2010, focusing on the life of the ancient Chinese philosopher [Confucius](/en/detay/confucius-film-82e0d/llms.txt). The film portrays the philosopher's intellectual journey, political responsibilities, and moral teachings within a cinematic framework. Directed by **Hu Mei**, the film stars renowned actor **Chow Yun-fat** in the lead role. Based on historical sources, the film delves into Confucius's role amidst the political turmoil of his time and his efforts toward moral reform.

### **Plot**

The film chronicles Confucius’s rise from his early years to becoming a political advisor and the development of his philosophical teachings. Advocating a system based on moral values in oppostion to the corrupt state administrations, Confucius aims to guide rulers in establishing an ideal social order. However, court intrigues, wars, and internal conflicts complicate his journey. The film also dramatizes Confucius's years in exile, his long travels with his disciples, and the trust he earns from the common people.

[YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDqDC2VFAS8)
*Confucius (2010) trailer (YouTube)*

### **Cast**

- **Chow Yun-fat** – Confucius
- **Zhou Xun** – Nanzi
- **Lu Yi** – Zi Lu
- **Chen Jianbin** – Lao Ai
- **Ren Quan** – Yan Hui
- **Qiao Zhenyu** – Gong Xihua

### **Production**

The film was directed by **Hu Mei**, with **Han Sanping** and **John Woo** among the producers. It was supported by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China and produced to commemorate the 2560th anniversary of Confucius's birth. Filming took place in the Shandong and Hebei provinces of China, adhering to the architectural aesthetics of the ancient period. Dialogue and texts adapted from Confucius's works are used throughout the film.

### **Thematic Structure**

The film emphasizes core [Confucian concepts](/en/detay/konfucyusculuk-2/llms.txt) such as **"ren" (virtue)**, **"li" (social order)**, and **"xiao" (filial piety)**. Themes like leadership, justice, self-discipline, and wisdom are highlighted through character interactions. Confucius is portrayed as a reformist thinker and a pacifist leader who maintains moral consistency amidst the political and social chaos of his time.

### **Character Analysis**

- **Confucius**: Portrayed as a wise, patient, and determined thinker and teacher, he is depicted not only as a philosopher but also as a statesman and people's leader.
- **Nanzi**: One of the powerful female figures. Her ideological clashes and interactions with Confucius add to the film's conflict dynamics.
- **Zi Lu and Yan Hui**: Loyal disciples of Confucius, through whom his teachings are passed on to future generations.

### **Significance**

**Confucius** is considered an important example of how Chinese cinema treats historical figures. Beyond narrating Confucius's life, the film also contributes to bringing his philosophy into the modern era. For audiences interested in understanding the influence of Confucian thought on East Asian concepts of morality and society, the film serves as an educational resource.

### **Awards**

- **2010 Huabiao Awards** – Best Production Design
- **2011 China Film Directors Guild Awards** – Best Actor Nomination (Chow Yun-fat)
- **2010 Golden Rooster Awards** – Nominations: Best Film, Best Director

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 83rd Academy Awards (2011) Nominees and Winners. Accessed May 16, 2025. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2011.
2. British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Film in 2011 | BAFTA Awards. Accessed May 16, 2025. https://awards.bafta.org/award/2011/film.
3. IMDb. Confucius (2010). Accessed May 16, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1397498/
4. Rotten Tomatoes. Confucius (2010). Accessed May 16, 2025. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/confucius\_2008
5. YouTube. Confucius (2010). Accessed May 16, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDqDC2VFAS8