Synopsis

This cinematic masterpiece centers on the extraordinary Beijing Opera luminary, Zhou Xinfang, and his distinctive artistic style that came to be known as the "Qi School," a crystallization of his 60-year career. Two of his most captivating operas, "Xu Ce Runs to the City" and "A Command to Kill Yan Xijiao," take center stage in this film. In "Xu Ce Runs to the City," the protagonist Xu Ce impetuously ventures into the imperial palace to plead on behalf of Xue Gang. Meanwhile, "A Command to Kill Yan Xijiao" depicts the enraged Song Jiang, driven to murder Yan Xijiao for refusing to surrender a letter.

Alternative Keywords: Zhou Xin fang de wu tai yi shu