: Directed by Zheng Xiaolong and written by Wang Xiaoping . The musical score was composed by Simon Franglen , known for his work on Avatar .
: Princess Turandot is cursed by three magical bracelets given to her as birthday gifts. The curse slowly drains her humanity, turning her cruel and cold. To lift the curse, a suitor must solve three riddles—one for each bracelet. If they fail, they are executed. Calaf, an orphan with a mysterious past, falls in love with the princess and attempts the deadly trial. : Directed by Zheng Xiaolong and written by Wang Xiaoping
: The film premiered in China on October 15, 2021 . Production & Reception The curse slowly drains her humanity, turning her
: The film has a running time of approximately 111 minutes and was originally produced in Mandarin. Calaf, an orphan with a mysterious past, falls
: The film features an international ensemble, notably starring American actor Dylan Sprouse as Calaf and Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong as Princess Turandot. Other prominent cast members include: Jiang Wen as the Great Khan Hu Jun as General Boyan Sophie Marceau as the Queen of Malvia Collin Chou as Master Zhouda
(2021) is a Chinese romantic fantasy film that serves as a loose adaptation of Giacomo Puccini’s classic opera, Turandot . The story follows a princess whose heart is turned to ice by a mysterious curse attached to three ancient bracelets, and a young commoner who risks his life to save her. Film Overview
: Despite its high-profile cast and visual spectacle, the film received mixed to negative reviews. Chinese audiences, in particular, criticized it for failing to properly blend Eastern and Western cultural elements, with some calling it one of the "worst movies of 2021" on platforms like Weibo and Douban.