{"product_id":"sex-and-the-emperor","title":"Sex and the Emperor","description":"\u003ch3 itemprop=\"description\"\u003eSet at the highest levels of imperial China, Sex and the Emperor is full of palace intrigue and lots - lots - of sex. (And a bit of torture.)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSex and the Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a lavish and provocative entry in Hong Kong's infamous Category III cinema, blending historical drama, erotic spectacle, and darkly comic intrigue into a decadent portrait of power and excess within the imperial court. Directed by Sherman Wong, the film dives headfirst into the hedonistic underbelly of palace life, where politics, desire, and cruelty intertwine behind closed doors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold through the perspective of Li, a palace servant who secretly retains his manhood despite posing as a eunuch, the story unfolds as he becomes an indispensable tool of the emperor's whims. Whether aiding in voyeuristic indulgences, navigating the treacherous politics of concubines and rivals, or executing covert missions beyond the palace walls, Li finds himself caught between survival and complicity in a world ruled by unchecked authority. As alliances shift and tensions rise, the film reveals a court driven as much by lust and manipulation as by power and control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnapologetically explicit yet laced with satire, the film exemplifies the anything-goes energy of 1990s Hong Kong exploitation cinema, where historical settings provided a backdrop for boundary-pushing storytelling. While its erotic content is front and center,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSex and the Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso offers a cynical commentary on hierarchy, hypocrisy, and moral decay, aligning it with contemporaries like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSex \u0026amp; Zen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile pushing even further into outrageous territory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Blu-ray edition from 88 Films presents the film in a new 2K restoration from the original negative, preserving its rich period detail and stylized visuals. The original Cantonese mono soundtrack has been remastered and is accompanied by newly translated English subtitles, alongside an English dub option for alternate viewing. The release also features an audio commentary by Asian cinema expert David West, providing context on the film's place within the Category III landscape and Hong Kong film history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional extras include\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf This Castle A-Rocking\u003c\/i\u003e, a critical appreciation by James Mudge, an English title sequence, image gallery, and original Hong Kong trailer. The package is completed with an O-ring slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Sean Longmore and a reversible sleeve, making this a comprehensive and collectible edition of a notorious cult title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBonus Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Dub Soundtrack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary with Asian Cinema David West\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf This Castle A-Rocking - James Mudge on Sex and the Emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Title Sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage Gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Hong Kong Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MVD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45716448968748,"sku":"760137218180","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/2201\/8348\/files\/US88FB064_3D.jpg?v=1782478908","url":"https:\/\/www.orbitdvd.com\/products\/sex-and-the-emperor","provider":"Orbit DVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}