Release Date: August 20, 2026
Currently available for pre-order
A magnificent fresco in the style of King Hu's cinema and a true Taiwanese cinematic blockbuster
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME ON BLU-RAY
Since his country's defeat at the hands of the Wu kingdom, 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. Meanwhile, Goujian secretly gathers 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 large-scale historical reconstructions. Supported by sumptuous sets, refined costumes, and ambitious staging, this emblematic work of Taiwanese cinema, winner of five Golden Horse Awards in 1965, explores the relationships 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
New to 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 – BY FRÉDÉRIC AMBROISINE
. 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 • Colors • Film Duration: 155 min
Release date: August 20, 2026
