Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou

Directing
20 Movies 12 TV Shows

Born

April 2, 1950

Place of Birth

Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China

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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 …

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Filmography