Yimou Zhang


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Yimou Zhang was born on November 14, 1951 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. He is a director and writer, known for Ying xiong (2002), Shi mian mai fu (2004) and Man cheng jin dai huang jin jia (2006). He has been married to Ting Chen since December 2011. They have three children. He was previously married to Hua Xiao and Hua Xie. See full bio »

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Won 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 157 wins & 146 nominations. See more awards »

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Ying xiong Director
(2002)
Shi mian mai fu Director
(2004)

Filmography

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 2022 Beijing 2022: XXIV Olympic Winter Games (TV Mini Series) (chief director - 1 episode)
- Opening Ceremony (2022) ... (chief director)
 2022 Ju ji shou
 2021 Xuan ya zhi shang (directed by)
 2020 Yi miao zhong
 2018 Ying
 2016/I The Great Wall
 2015 Wang chao de nu ren: Yang Gui Fei (co-director)
 2014 Stories Through 180 Lenses (Documentary short)
 2014 Gui lai
 2011 Zhong Guo tie lu (TV Short documentary)
  Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad (TV Mini Series) (1 episode, 2008) (lead director - 1 episode, 2008)
- Closing Ceremony (2008)
- Beijing 2008 Olympics Games Opening Ceremony (2008) ... (lead director)
 2004 Making of House of Flying Daggers (Documentary short)
 2002 Ying xiong
 1999 Great Performances (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1997 VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas! (Video short) (live action)
 1995 Lumière et compagnie (Documentary)
 1994 Huo zhe
 1994 Hua hun (supervising director)
 1990 Ju Dou
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Agricultural worker. (1971-1978) Worked in a textile plant in Shaanxi.

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews | 3 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Zhang Yimou | Yi-Mou Zhang

Spouse:

Ting Chen  (3 children) | See more »

Children:

Mo Zhang
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Personal Quote:

Many things, feelings especially, are common to all human beings. As long as the film appeals to universal human feelings, all audiences will enjoy it. See more »

Trivia:

Attended the Beijing Film Academy, Beijing, China See more »

Trademark:

His films, often explore the dark side of life in Chinese rural communities. See more »

Nickname:

Lao MouZi, loosely meaning "old schemer/strategist"

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