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Zhang Yimou

Bio: Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1950 or 1951)  is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum
Born: Sun, Apr 02 1950
Birthplace: Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Zhang Yimou is 74 years old
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Poster of My Country, My Parents
My Country, My Parents
Zhang Yimou was
71 in My Country, My Parents
Thu, Sep 30 2021
Poster of A Documentary About The Movie One Second
A Documentary About The Movie One Second
Zhang Yimou was
70 in A Documentary About The Movie One Second
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 17 2020
Poster of Zhang Yimou's "Shadow"
Zhang Yimou's "Shadow"
Zhang Yimou was
68 in Zhang Yimou's "Shadow"
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Bergman: A Year in a Life
Bergman: A Year in a Life
Zhang Yimou was
68 in Bergman: A Year in a Life
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 12 2018
Poster of Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
Zhang Yimou was
67 in Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 22 2017
Poster of Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman
Zhang Yimou was
63 in Trespassing Bergman
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 28 2013
Poster of Bergmans video
Bergmans video
Zhang Yimou was
62 in Bergmans video
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 22 2012
Poster of Making of House of Flying Daggers
Making of House of Flying Daggers
Zhang Yimou was
54 in Making of House of Flying Daggers
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 2004
Poster of 'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece
'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece
Zhang Yimou was
54 in 'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece
Tue, Nov 30 2004
Poster of Beauty and Pureness
Beauty and Pureness
Zhang Yimou was
54 in Beauty and Pureness
Mon, Jun 28 2004
Poster of Cause: The Birth of Hero
Cause: The Birth of Hero
Zhang Yimou was
52 in Cause: The Birth of Hero
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Dec 05 2002
Poster of 知识改变命运
知识改变命运
Zhang Yimou was
48 in 知识改变命运
Sat, Jan 02 1999
Poster of Keep Cool
Keep Cool
Zhang Yimou was
47 in Keep Cool
as 'Poet Reader'.
Fri, May 16 1997
Poster of A Terra-Cotta Warrior
A Terra-Cotta Warrior
Zhang Yimou was
39 in A Terra-Cotta Warrior
as 'General Meng Tianfang'.
Mon, Dec 18 1989
Poster of New Chinese Cinema
New Chinese Cinema
Zhang Yimou was
39 in New Chinese Cinema
Sun, Apr 09 1989
Poster of Red Sorghum
Red Sorghum
Zhang Yimou was
38 in Red Sorghum
Mon, Oct 10 1988
Poster of The Big Parade
The Big Parade
Zhang Yimou was
36 in The Big Parade
Thu, Nov 20 1986
Poster of Old Well
Old Well
Zhang Yimou was
35 in Old Well
Wed, Jan 01 1986

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Poster of Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut
Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut
Zhang Yimou was
71+ in Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 04 2022
Poster of 极：《悬崖之上》电影纪录片
极：《悬崖之上》电影纪录片
Zhang Yimou was
71+ in 极：《悬崖之上》电影纪录片
First Air Date
Sat, May 15 2021
Poster of 影响：改革开放40年的中国电影
影响：改革开放40年的中国电影
Zhang Yimou was
68+ in 影响：改革开放40年的中国电影
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2018
Poster of Thirteen Talks
Thirteen Talks
Zhang Yimou was
66+ in Thirteen Talks
First Air Date
Tue, May 17 2016
Poster of 张艺谋和他的金陵十三钗
张艺谋和他的金陵十三钗
Zhang Yimou was
61+ in 张艺谋和他的金陵十三钗
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 2011
Poster of 张艺谋的2008
张艺谋的2008
Zhang Yimou was
58+ in 张艺谋的2008
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 2009
Poster of 奥运档案
奥运档案
Zhang Yimou was
58+ in 奥运档案
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 2009
Poster of 激荡·1978-2008
激荡·1978-2008
Zhang Yimou was
58+ in 激荡·1978-2008
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 01 2008
Poster of The Grand Mansion Gate
The Grand Mansion Gate
Zhang Yimou was
51+ in The Grand Mansion Gate
as '李莲英'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Awards
Zhang Yimou was
12+ in Golden Horse Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962