A magnificent epic in the vein of King Hu's cinema and a true Taiwanese film superproduction
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME ON BLU-RAY
After his country's defeat by the Kingdom of Wu, Goujian, King of Yue, prepares his revenge. He entrusts a very special mission to the beautiful Hsi Shih: the young woman is sent to the enemy court with the aim of seducing Fucha, the King of Wu, and becoming his concubine. Thanks to her charm and cunning, Hsi Shih manages to distract the monarch's attention. Meanwhile, Goujian secretly summons his allies and his people to reconquer his lands...
Blending political intrigue, tragic romance, and visual spectacle, Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties illustrates director Li Han-hsiang's talent for large-scale historical reconstructions. Supported by sumptuous sets, refined costumes, and ambitious staging, this iconic work of Taiwanese cinema, winner of five Golden Horse Awards in 1965, explores the relationship between beauty, power, and sacrifice, while bringing to life one of the most famous figures in Chinese historical imagination. Available for the first time on Blu-ray™ in its splendid 4K restoration!
HSI SHIH: THE BEAUTY OF BEAUTIES by Li Han-hsiang
(1965 - Color - 155 min)
Original version with French subtitles
Blu-ray Edition
New 4K restoration
Unreleased on BLU-RAY
THE FILM
. NEW 4K RESTORATION
. ORIGINAL VERSION WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 1.0
THE EXTRAS
. LI HAN-HSIANG, REFOUND FILMMAKER (35 min)
Documentary filmmaker and Asian cinema specialist Frédéric Ambroisine looks back at the career of Li Han-hsiang, a forgotten master whose superproduction Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties conveys its director's fascination with classical Chinese culture.
. THE RESTORATION (6 min)
. RESTORATION TRAILER
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BD 50 • HIGH DEFINITION MASTER • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
Respected 2.35 Format • Color • Film Duration: 155 min
Released August 20, 2026
