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Chen Kaige
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.
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- Born
- Aug 12, 1952
- Birthplace
- Beijing, China
- Known For
- Directing
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.
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Filmography
Movies
Forced Take-offDirector
1984
Yellow EarthDirector
1984Yellow EarthScreenplay
1984
The Big ParadeDirector
1986
King of the ChildrenDirector
1987King of the ChildrenWriter
1987
The Last EmperorCaptain of Imperial Guard
1987
New Chinese Cinema
1989
Life on a StringDirector
1991Life on a StringScreenplay
1991
Farewell My ConcubineDirector
1993
Temptress MoonDirector
1996Temptress MoonStory
1996
The Emperor and the AssassinLu Buwei
1998The Emperor and the AssassinDirector
1998The Emperor and the AssassinProducer
1998The Emperor and the AssassinWriter
1998
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese CinemaSelf
1998
100 Flowers Hidden DeepDirector
2002
Killing Me SoftlyDirector
2002
Ten Minutes Older: The TrumpetDirector
2002
TogetherProfessor Yu
2002TogetherScreenplay
2002TogetherDirector
2002
Shiny Stars, Rusty RedHimself
2003
The PromiseDirector
2005The PromiseWriter
2005
To Each His Own CinemaDirector
2007
Forever EnthralledScreenplay
2008Forever EnthralledDirector
2008
One 2008thDirector
2008
TurandotStage Director
2008
Turandot di Giacomo PucciniDirector
2008
The Founding of a RepublicFeng Yuxiang
2009
SacrificeDirector
2010SacrificeScreenplay
2010
A Special DaySelf
2012
Caught in the WebDirector
2012Caught in the WebWriter
2012
The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven东海龙王
2012
Monk Comes Down the MountainScreenplay
2015Monk Comes Down the MountainDirector
2015
China's Megatomb RevealedDirector
2016
Legend of the Demon CatDirector
2017Legend of the Demon CatWriter
2017
My People, My CountryDirector
2019
Shu ZhenDirector
2020
The Battle at Lake ChangjinExecutive Producer
2021The Battle at Lake ChangjinDirector
2021
Changjin, ChangjinSelf
2022
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate BridgeProducer
2022The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate BridgeDirector
2022
The Volunteers: To the WarDirector
2023
The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and DeathDirector
2024The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and DeathWriter
2024
The Volunteers: Peace at LastDirector
2025The Volunteers: Peace at LastWriter
2025
Flowers from the AshesDirector
SS
Swan SongDirector
Television
The Grand Mansion Gate府衙差官 · 40 eps
2001
吕布与貂蝉Director
2001
Voice1 eps
2012
Everybody Stand By51 eps
2019
My People, My Country: Behind-The-ScenesSelf · 7 eps
2019
Something Just Like ThisProducer
2020
Action19 eps
2021
首届CMG中国电影盛典艺术长青特别贡献 · 1 eps
2026
风禾尽起张居正Director
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