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: Even famous directors like Chen Kaige and John Woo took on acting roles for the project.

Commissioned by China's state film regulators to mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, the film utilized "celebrity power" as a tactical shift to attract a younger audience to a historical epic. Key features of this production include: Jian guo da ye

A defining feature of the 2009 film (released internationally as The Founding of a Republic ) is its unprecedented star-studded cast , featuring over 170 of the most famous Chinese actors and directors. : Even famous directors like Chen Kaige and