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Confucius

Season 1
Over 2,500 years ago, one man devised a way of thinking that still shapes the most powerful and populous nation on earth. He was Confucius, one of history's most influential men. But who was he and why do billions of people still follow his teachings? This stunning film explores the life and times of Confucius and demystifies his ideas. We all want to understand China and through Confucius we can.
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  1. S1 E1 - Confucius

    December 31, 2015
    1 h 29 min
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    Over 2,500 years ago, one man devised a way of thinking that still shapes the most powerful and populous nation on earth. He was Confucius, one of history's most influential men. But who was he and why do billions of people still follow his teachings? This stunning film explores the life and times of Confucius and demystifies his ideas. We all want to understand China and through Confucius we can.
    Free trial of BBC Select

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Directors

Hugo MacGregor

Producers

Bill Locke

Cast

Qiao Minglin

Studio

Lion Television
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