Culture news With 60 million spectators, this Lord of the Rings produced in China is a hit: the trilogy has only just begun!
This Lord of the Rings-style film, but made in China, is a hit. The trilogy is only just beginning.
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms is the new Chinese blockbuster of the moment. Considered a species of Lord of the Rings Asian released in China on July 20, 2023, it made a two-day flash appearance (February 10 and 11, 2024) in 140 French cinemas with 360 screenings in total. The budget for the production of the film was colossal, estimated at an estimated $112 million. At the beginning of February, it would therefore have tripled its profitability since it would have generated 374 million dollars at the box office.
This feature film is an adaptation of the novel The Investiture of the Gods, dating from the 17th century and which tells the story of the struggle of the dynasties. It is therefore the cinematographic adaptation of one of the greatest Chinese legends. The storyline follows the adventure of Prince Yin Shou and his bloody conquest of the throne. With the help of his mistress Su Daji, under the influence of the Demon Fox, he kills the emperor and takes power. He then becomes King Zhou and reigns as a tyrant so brutal that he incurs the wrath of heaven. In a final attempt to save the world, Taoist sage Jiang Ziya joins forces with Ji Fa, a young warrior raised by the former prince.
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The film attracted more than 60 million spectators in China
The film was also a great success with more than 60 million spectators in China. In France, the 12,500 lucky people who had the opportunity to watch Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms were won over with a rating of 3.7/5 on Allociné. A success which calls for others”’ since this new saga will take the form of a trilogy… the episodes of which have already been filmed
This work aspires to forge a contemporary vision of Chinese mythology by putting the most recent special effects at the service of a story centered on the relationship of sons to their father” – director Wuershan.
438 days of filming were necessary for the shooting of the trilogy
For the record, 74% of the film contains special effects. For the creation of this trilogy, nine years of preparation were necessary and brought together 8,000 people. On the shots, 438 days spread over 18 months were accumulated while more than 1,500 people dedicated themselves to post-production and special effects.
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