Chen Kaige
Birthday: 1952-08-12
Place of Birth: Beijing, China
Biography: Chen Kaige (陈凯歌) is a Chinese film director born on born August 12, 1952. He is a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling.
Movies
The Emperor and the Assassin
In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin ...
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Together
When a violin prodigy Xiaochun and his father head to Beijing seeking fame and fortune, they soon di...
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The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven
A completely remade animation film based on the original 1961 animation The Monkey King. Mythical an...
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Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
An exploration of Chinese cinema and its relationships with gender and sexuality, which the film arg...
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Changjin, Changjin
A documentary on the making of China's war epic "The Battle at Lake Changjin"....
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The Founding of a Republic
The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ul...
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The Last Emperor
A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign...
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A Special Day
At the 60th anniversary of Cannes Film Festival, 34 famous directors are followed by camera....
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New Chinese Cinema
Tony Rayns presents the work of the 'Fifth Generation' and other innovative filmmakers who emerged d...
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Shiny Stars, Rusty Red
Meet Wang Yuelun, a young and ambitious Chinese who dreams of becoming a film director. Filmmaker El...
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