Zhang Yimou
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Summary
Zhang Yimou was born on April 2, 1950[1], in Xi'an[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and cinematographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,316 views/month, #6,249 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 14, 1951[9]
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[10]
- Position held: member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[11]
- Educated at: Beijing Film Academy[12]
- Notable work: Red Sorghum[13], Raise the Red Lantern[14], House of Flying Daggers[15], 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony[16], Ju Dou[17], The Story of Qiu Ju[18], To Live[19], Not One Less[20], The Road Home[21], Happy Times[22]
- Award received: Asian Film Award for Lifetime Achievement[23], Golden Rooster Award for Best Director[24], Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor[25], Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[26], Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[27], Golden Bear[28], Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize[29], Silver Lion[30], Golden Lion[31], BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language[32], honorary doctor of Yale University[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Movement: fifth generation Chinese cinema[35]
- Part of: fifth generation of Chinese filmmakers[36]
- Commons category: Zhang Yimou[37]
- Unmarried partner: Gong Li[38]
- Family name: Zhang[39]
- Given name: Yimou[40]
- Nominated for: Golden Rooster Award for Best Director[41], Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor[42]
Why It Matters
Zhang Yimou has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Zhang Yimou born?
Zhang Yimou was born in Xi'an[2].
What did Zhang Yimou do for work?
Zhang Yimou worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and cinematographer[7].
Where did Zhang Yimou go to school?
Zhang Yimou was educated at Beijing Film Academy[12].
What awards did Zhang Yimou receive?
Honors received include Asian Film Award for Lifetime Achievement[23] and Golden Rooster Award for Best Director[24].