Chen Kaige

Chinese film director and screenwriter
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Chen Kaige

Summary

Chen Kaige is a human[1]. He was born in Beijing[2]. He was born on +1952-08-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], actor[6], film producer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (533 views/month, #6,819 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Chen Kaige's place of birth was Beijing[2].
  • Chen Kaige was born on +1952-08-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Chen Kaige's father was Chen Huai'ai[10].
  • Among Chen Kaige's spouses was Chen Hong[11].
  • A child of Chen Kaige was Arthur Chen[12].
  • Chen Kaige held citizenship in People's Republic of China[13].
  • Chen Kaige worked as a film director[4].
  • Chen Kaige's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Chen Kaige's professions included actor[6].
  • Chen Kaige's professions included film producer[7].
  • Chen Kaige's professions included writer[8].
  • Chen Kaige worked as a director[14].
  • Chen Kaige held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[15].
  • Chen Kaige was educated at Beijing Film Academy[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Chen Kaige is Farewell My Concubine[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Chen Kaige is Yellow Earth[18].
  • Chen Kaige received the Sutherland Trophy[19].
  • Chen Kaige received the Palme d'Or[20].
  • Chen Kaige received the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film[21].
  • Chen Kaige received the National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[22].
  • Chen Kaige received the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language[23].
  • Chen Kaige received the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Language Film[24].
  • Chen Kaige is recorded as male[25].
  • Chen Kaige's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Chen Kaige's ancestral home is recorded as Changle District[27].

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Origins and Family

Chen Kaige's place of birth was Beijing[2]. He was born on +1952-08-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Chen Huai'ai[10].

Education

Chen Kaige's education included a stint at Beijing Film Academy[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], actor[6], film producer[7], writer[8], and director[14]. Chen Kaige held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Farewell My Concubine[17], a film[28], directed by Chen Kaige[29] and Yellow Earth[18], a film[30], directed by him[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Sutherland Trophy[19], an award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Palme d'Or[20], a Cannes Film Festival Awards[34], in France[35], founded in 1955[36], headquartered in Cannes[37]; Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film[21], a class of award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1975[40]; National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[22], a class of award[41]; BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language[23], a class of award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1983[44]; and New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Language Film[24], a class of award[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

Among Chen Kaige's spouses was Chen Hong[11]. A child of him was Arthur Chen[12].

Why It Matters

Chen Kaige ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (533 views/month, #6,819 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Chen Kaige born?

Born in Beijing[2], Chen Kaige…

Who were Chen Kaige's parents?

Chen Kaige's father was Chen Huai'ai[10].

Who was Chen Kaige married to?

Chen Kaige's spouses include Chen Hong[11].

What did Chen Kaige do for work?

Chen Kaige worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], actor[6], film producer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Chen Kaige go to school?

Chen Kaige was educated at Beijing Film Academy[16].

What awards did Chen Kaige receive?

Honors received include Sutherland Trophy[19], Palme d'Or[20], Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film[21], and National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . filmofilia.com. filmofilia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . china.org.cn. china.org.cn. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . china.org.cn. china.org.cn. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . asianwiki.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of fifth generation of Chinese filmmakers
    Sex or gender male
    Start of work period +1984-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Father Chen Huai'ai
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