In 1959, Puyi the last emperor of China stepped into a new life as a street sweeper in Beijing. On his first day, he got lost and had to ask for directions, reportedly saying, “I’m Puyi, the last Qing emperor.” Once ruler of the Forbidden City, then a Japanese puppet, then a prisoner he lived every chapter of history. He died in 1967, not as a royal, but as a humble gardener. His story remains one of the most dramatic falls from power ever told. | History Exposed

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The Last Emperor, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, won all nine Oscars it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director! 🌟🌟 The film traced the life of China’s last emperor, Puyi, from his childhood in the Forbidden City to his later years under Communist rule. It received recognition across artistic and technical categories, including cinematography, costume design, production design, and original score. Produced by Jeremy Thomas, the international co-production involved Italian