Hi
you will be "upset" to know that the other film in contention for Oscar is also a "period" film ... ha ha ha

* drum roll *

Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)

Director: Zhang Yi Mou
Cast: Jay Chou, Chow Yun Fatt, Gong Li, Liu Ye 

The official website in English is not ready yet ... 
will keep you people informed ...