The Curse of Turandot explained

The Curse of Turandot
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Director:	Zheng Xiaolong
Producer:	Cao Ping Dun Yong
Based On:	Tricolor Bracelet
Starring:	Guan Xiaotong Dylan Sprouse Hu Jun Lin Siyi Collin Chou Wang Jia
Music:	Simon Franglen
Cinematography:	Wu Qiming
Editing:	John Gilbert
Studio:	Dongyang LETV Huaer Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. Zhongchuan Jiachang Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.
Distributor:	Tao Piao Piao
Runtime:	111 minutes
Country:	China
Language:	Mandarin
Gross:	$2,950,000^[1]

The Curse of Turandot is a 2021 Chinese romantic fantasy film directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Guan Xiaotong, Dylan Sprouse,^[2] Hu Jun, Lin Siyi, Collin Chou, and Wang Jia.^{[3] [4] [5]} The film is a loose adaptation of the opera Turandot.^[6]

The Curse of Turandot premiered in China on 15 October 2021.^[7]

Premise

The plot is based on some aspects of the original story of the opera, including the obligation for foreign visitors solve three riddles imposed by the fierce princess.

Cast

• Guan Xiaotong as Turandot, princess of the Great Khanate.
  • Ulantoya Do as Little Turandot
• Dylan Sprouse as Calaf, an orphan who falls in love with Turandot.
• Hu Jun as General Boyan.
• Lin Siyi as Liu Er
• Collin Chou as Zhou Da
• Wang Jia as Prince Wutong
• Jiang Wen as Khan, father of Turandot.
• Sophie Marceau as Queen of Malvia
• Vincent Perez as King of Malvia

Release

The Curse of Turandot was released in China on 15 October 2021.^[8]

Reception

Chinese social media awarded the film the unofficial distinction of "worst movie of 2021"^[9]

A review at Sinocinema found the visual quality of the film interesting but criticised the plot and acting.^[10] Another found the blend of Western and Chinese aspects was disappointing.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tu Lan Duo (图兰朵：魔咒缘起) (2021) - Financial Information .
2. Web site: Al_Taransky . 2021-08-29 . Dylan Sprouse stars in the Wuxia Film, The Curse of Turandot - popgeeks.com . 2023-11-20 . en-US . 2023-03-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230316185135/https://popgeeks.com/the-curse-of-turandot-starring-dylan-sprouse/ . live .
3. News: Patrick, Frater . "The Battle at Lake Changjin" Hits $770 Million After Third Weekend Leading the China Box Office . 18 October 2021 . Variety . 18 October 2021 . 18 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211018034503/https://variety.com/2021/film/asia/china-box-office-battle-lake-changjin-1235091456/ . live .
4. News: Zhang, Rui . All-star cast revealed for China's 'Turandot' film . 15 October 2021 . china.org.cn . 13 August 2020 . 4 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211004061837/http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2020-08/13/content_76593898.htm . live .
5. News: Huang Yuhan (Chinese: 黄钰涵) . https://www.chinanews.com/yl/2021/08-23/9549550.shtml . zh:《图兰朵：魔咒缘起》将映 郑晓龙姜文胡军再合作 . chinanews.com . 23 August 2021 . 15 October 2021 . zh . 30 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211030062553/http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2021/08-23/9549550.shtml . live .
6. Web site: N'Duka . Amanda . 2018-05-29 . Dylan Sprouse To Star In Chinese Film 'Turandot' . 2023-11-20 . Deadline . en-US . 2018-05-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180531225738/https://deadline.com/2018/05/dylan-sprouse-turandot-movie-1202398610/ . live .
7. News: Chen Wentao (Chinese: 陈文韬) . https://www.chinanews.com/yl/2021/09-16/9566978.shtml . zh:《图兰朵：魔咒缘起》定档10月15日 展现东方美学 . chinanews.com . 16 September 2021 . 15 October 2021 . zh . 30 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211030051854/http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2021/09-16/9566978.shtml . live .
8. Web site: 2023-08-08 . THE CURSE OF TURANDOT Chinese Movie 2021 - Opera on Video . 2023-11-20 . en-US.
9. Web site: Ouch. Chinese Netizens Roast New Film "The Curse of Turandot" — RADII . 2023-11-20 . Stories from the center of China’s youth culture . 19 October 2021 . en . 2022-11-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126082616/https://radii.co/article/chinese-netizens-roast-turandot . live .
10. Web site: sinocinema . 2021-11-27 . Review: The Curse of Turandot (2021) Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》 . 2023-11-20 . en-GB . 2022-03-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220316082340/http://sino-cinema.com/2021/11/27/review-the-curse-of-turandot-2021/ . live .
11. Web site: The Curse Of Turandot . 2023-11-20 . Asiantv4u . en-US . 2023-11-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231120082618/https://asiantv4u.com/movie-reviews/chinese/the-curse-of-turandot/ . live .