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 Herói (2002), O Segredo dos Punhais Voadores (2004) and A Maldição da Flor Dourada (2006). See full bio »

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Won 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 105 wins & 70 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Herói Director
(2002)
(1991)

Filmography

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 2018 Ying
 2016/I A Grande Muralha
 2015 Wang chao de nu ren: Yang Gui Fei (co-director)
 2014 Stories Through 180 Lenses (Documentary short)
 2011 Zhong Guo tie lu (TV Short documentary) (as Zhang Yi Mou)
 2008 Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad (TV Mini-Series) (1 episode)
- Closing Ceremony (2008)
 2008 Beijing 2008 Olympics Games Opening Ceremony (TV Special) (lead director)
 2007 Cada Um o Seu Cinema (segment "En Regardant le Film")
 2002 Herói
 1995 Lumière et compagnie (Documentary)
 1994 Viver
 1994 Hua hun (supervising director)
 1990 Judou
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Other Works:

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

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews | 3 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Zhang Yi Mou | Yi-Mou Zhang
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Personal Quote:

The Chinese censorship system has been in practice for many years. I don't think there will be much change in society in the short run. This situation has been present for a long time and it is a reality in China. I work and live in this system. There has not been a significant change. See more »

Trivia:

Jury president of 2007 Venice Film Festival. See more »

Trademark:

Often works with the actress Li Gong See more »

Nickname:

Lao MouZi, loosely meaning "old schemer/strategist"

Star Sign:

Scorpio

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