Raise the Red Lantern 1991
“China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Networks
- ERA International, China Film Co-Production, Century Communications
What is Raise the Red Lantern?
Raise the Red Lantern is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 18, 1991
- Studios
- ERA International, China Film Co-Production, Century Communications
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~125 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- ERA International, China Film Co-Production, Century Communications
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Overview
Raise the Red Lantern is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ERA International, China Film Co-Production, Century Communications. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young woman enters a lord's household and must outwit rival wives.”
- Set in 1920s China
- Explores rivalry among the lord's wives
- Focuses on a concubine's experience
- Runtime exceeds two hours
- Themes are mature
Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas about gender and power.
Contains mature themes of rivalry and oppression, suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in China during the 1920s.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Songlian, a 19‑year‑old woman who becomes a concubine.
What central conflict does the film portray?
Songlian must compete with the lord’s three wives for privileges.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and five minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
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