The amazing army of terra-cotta soldiers is his most widely known
legacy: Qin Shi Huang Di First Sovereign Emperor of Qin after whom
China was named. He created one of the greatest empires of antiquity
establishing a legacy that lives on even today. The film tells the
gripping story of the first emperor and the world he created and ruled
in life as in death. High-quality re-enactments place us inside the
battles of the imperial army, behind the scenes of the emperors
tremendous palace, and into the workshops where the terra-cotta army
with its armor, war chariots and weapons was created. The latest
archaeological research and imaging techniques provide unparalleled
glimpses of the immeasurable treasures in the emperors subterranean
realm. An enormous 3D reconstruction of the entire necropolis with its
more than 400 pits invites us on a virtual journey through this vast
labyrinth, leading us into the burial chamber of the emperor himself
where no one has entered in 2200 years. Rare footage of the archaeology
in progress as well as lavish sets, costumes and props combine in this
remarkable story of a great and controversial ruler.