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The Great Dunhuang

2006·Show
46Episodes in1Season
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wondrous and moving

  • Wonder8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, faith and meaning, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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The Great Dunhuang is a Chinese television series based on the history of the oasis city of Dunhuang, which lies on the ancient Silk Road. With a Buddhist sutra printed in gold lettering as the plot device, the series tells of the rise and fall, and rebirth of Dunhuang in three parts, each covering a different period in Chinese history - the Song Dynasty, the late Qing Dynasty and the Republican era. The series was first broadcast in mainland China on CCTV from October 31 to November 25 in 2006.
Historical EpicChinese Dynastic DramaSilk Road SagaCultural PreservationSpiritual JourneyGrand Scale StorytellingDestiny & RebirthIntergenerational ConflictPolitical Intrigue

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Is The Great Dunhuang worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Great Dunhuang have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 46 episodes.

When did The Great Dunhuang air?

It ran from 2006 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is The Great Dunhuang in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.