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Filming of The Last Emperor in the Forbidden City, 1:25 scale miniature

The Last Emperor is a historical movie from 1987. It tells the amazing true story of Pu Yi, who was the very last emperor of China. The film shows his life from childhood, when he became emperor, all the way through the big changes in China.

What the Movie is About

The movie follows the life of Pu Yi. He became the emperor of the Qing Dynasty when he was just a little boy. This means he was the ruler of China. The film shows his journey as he grows up. It covers his time in the Forbidden City, which was his palace. It also shows how his life changed when China became a republic. Pu Yi lived through many important historical events. The movie helps us understand what it was like to be the last emperor in a changing world.

How the Movie Was Made

The Last Emperor was a big project. It was made by people from three different countries working together. These countries were Italy, China, and Britain. This kind of teamwork is called a collaboration. It helped bring many different ideas and talents to the film. The movie was filmed in real places in China, including the famous Forbidden City. This made the movie feel very real and special.

Awards the Movie Won

The Last Emperor was a very successful movie. It won many important awards. It received several Golden Globe Awards, which are big honors in movies. The film also won nine Academy Awards. These are often called the Oscars. One of the biggest awards it won was for Best Picture. This means it was chosen as the best movie of the year. Winning so many awards showed how much people loved and respected the film.

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