Question 1

What is the central mystery that Detective Dee must solve?

Accepted Answer

Detective Dee is released from prison to investigate the mysterious fiery deaths of two courtiers serving the future empress Wu Zetian.

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured this movie?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011, Golden Horse Film Festival in 2010 and 2012, Venice Film Festival in 2010, Cannes Film Festival in 2012, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2010.

Question 3

What expensive set piece was built for the film?

Accepted Answer

An 80-meter bust of Empress Wu Zetian cost $12 million to design and decorate, with an interior featuring a 12-meter-tall circular platform and draped scriptures.

Question 4

Who originally did the director consider for the lead role of Di Renjie?

Accepted Answer

Director Hark Tsui initially had Tony Leung Ka-fai and Tony Leung Chiu-wai in mind for the role of Di Renjie.

Question 5

Where was the movie filmed?

Accepted Answer

It was filmed at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, China, one of the largest film studios in the world.

Question 6

What is the central mystery that Detective Dee must solve?

Accepted Answer

Detective Dee is released from prison to investigate the mysterious fiery deaths of two courtiers serving the future empress Wu Zetian.

Question 7

Which major film festivals screened Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at Tribeca, Golden Horse, Venice, Cannes, and Toronto International Film Festivals between 2010 and 2012.

Question 8

What expensive set piece featured an 80-meter bust of Empress Wu Zetian?

Accepted Answer

An 80-meter bust of Empress Wu Zetian cost $12 million to design and decorate, with reporters invited inside its interior during production.

Question 9

Where was Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame filmed?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, China, one of the world's largest film studios.

Question 10

Who originally did director Hark Tsui consider for the lead role of Di Renjie?

Accepted Answer

Hark Tsui initially considered both Tony Leung Ka-fai and Tony Leung Chiu-wai for the role of Detective Dee.

Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame

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