Released August 20, 2026
Currently available for pre-order
An epic saga in the vein of King Hu's cinema and a true Taiwanese cinematic blockbuster
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME ON BLU-RAY
Since his country's defeat by the Kingdom of Wu, Goujian, the King of Yue, plans his revenge. He entrusts a very special mission to the beautiful Hsi Shih: the young woman is sent to the enemy court to seduce Fucha, the King of Wu, and become 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 reclaim his lands…
Blending political intrigue, tragic romance, and visual spectacle, Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties showcases director Li Han-hsiang's talent for grand historical reconstructions. Featuring lavish sets, refined costumes, and ambitious staging, this emblematic 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
BONUS FEATURES
. LI HAN-HSIANG, A REDISCOVERED FILMMAKER (35 min)
Documentarian and Asian cinema specialist Frédéric Ambroisine looks back at the career of Li Han-hsiang, a forgotten master whose blockbuster Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties conveys the 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
2.35 Aspect Ratio • Color • Film Duration: 155 min
Released August 20, 2026
