: Even famous directors like Chen Kaige and John Woo took on acting roles for the project.
: The movie depicts the historical period from 1945 to 1949, focusing on the power struggle between the Communist Party (led by Mao Zedong) and the Nationalist Party (led by Chiang Kai-shek). Propaganda and Pastiche - OpenEdition Journals Jian guo da ye
A defining feature of the 2009 film (released internationally as The Founding of a Republic ) is its unprecedented star-studded cast , featuring over 170 of the most famous Chinese actors and directors. : Even famous directors like Chen Kaige and