
Zhang Yimou
Directing
Born: 1950-04-02 · Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Biography
Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1950 or 1951) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum. Zhang has won numerous awards and recognitions, with Best Foreign Film nominations for Ju Dou in 1990 and Raise the Red Lantern in 1991, Silver Lion and Golden Lion prizes at the Venice Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festiva
🎬 Movies (20)

My Country, My Parents
2021
TV Station Director (segment "Duck Prophet")

A Documentary About The Movie One Second
2020
Himself

Zhang Yimou's "Shadow"
2018
Self

Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018
Self

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
2017
Self

Trespassing Bergman
2013
Self
Secrets Within: Inside Look at 'Curse of the Golden Flower'
2007
Self

Making of House of Flying Daggers
2004
Self

'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece
2004
Self

Beauty and Pureness
2004

Cause: The Birth of Hero
2002
Himself
知识改变命运
1999

Keep Cool
1997
Junk Peddler

Lumière & Company
1995
Self

Big Fish in China
1994
Self

A Terra-Cotta Warrior
1989
General Meng Tianfang

New Chinese Cinema
1989

Red Sorghum
1988

The Big Parade
1986
Military Official

Old Well
1986
孙旺泉
📺 TV Shows (12)

Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut
2022
Self

极:《悬崖之上》电影纪录片
2021

The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
2018
Self

Thirteen Talks
2016

Making of "The Flowers of War"
2011

Zhang Yimou's 2008
2009

奥运档案
2009
Self

激荡·1978-2008
2008

The Grand Mansion Gate
2001
李莲英

Celebrity Talk Show
1989
张艺谋

CMG Spring Festival Gala
1983

Golden Horse Awards
1962
Self