The Beauty Of Beauties Blu-Ray

Through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the greatest beauties in Chinese history, this costume drama tells the story of the war between two Chinese kingdoms 2,500 years ago.

After the kingdom of Yu is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian prepares to take revenge and rebuild his country. He knows very well that the king of Wu, Fucha, is lecherous and lustful, so he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha's concubine, without Fucha knowing that she is also a spy. She uses her charms to lure Fucha away from his duties and governess, leaving the ruling class of Wu rotten. Meanwhile, Goujian secretly summons his friends and equips them with weapons. After ten years of war, can Goujian finally take his revenge and reclaim his country?

This multi-award-winning epic from 1966 has been lovingly restored in 4K from its original camera negative.

Extras

Brand new 4K remaster from the original negatives

High resolution (1080p) Blu-ray in 2.39:1 aspect ratio

2.0 Original Mandarin Mono

Newly translated English subtitles

An interview with Oriental Cinema expert Tony Rayns

Original Trailer

Restoration comparison