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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 as 'TV Station Director (segment "Duck Prophet")'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2017
Poster of Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman
Zhang Yimou was 63 in Trespassing Bergman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2013
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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 2004
Poster of Beauty and Pureness
Beauty and Pureness
Zhang Yimou was 54 in Beauty and Pureness
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1999
Poster of Keep Cool
Keep Cool
Zhang Yimou was 47 in Keep Cool as 'Poet Reader'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1989
Poster of New Chinese Cinema
New Chinese Cinema
Zhang Yimou was 39 in New Chinese Cinema
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 1989
Poster of Red Sorghum
Red Sorghum
Zhang Yimou was 38 in Red Sorghum
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1988
Poster of Old Well
Old Well
Zhang Yimou was 37 in Old Well
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of The Big Parade
The Big Parade
Zhang Yimou was 36 in The Big Parade
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1986

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 15 2021
Poster of The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
Zhang Yimou was 68+ in The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2018
Poster of Thirteen Talks
Thirteen Talks
Zhang Yimou was 66+ in Thirteen Talks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 17 2016
Poster of Making of "The Flowers of War"
Making of "The Flowers of War"
Zhang Yimou was 61+ in Making of "The Flowers of War"
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 2011
Poster of Zhang Yimou's 2008
Zhang Yimou's 2008
Zhang Yimou was 58+ in Zhang Yimou's 2008
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of Celebrity Talk Show
Celebrity Talk Show
Zhang Yimou was 38+ in Celebrity Talk Show as '张艺谋'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 1989
Poster of Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Awards
Zhang Yimou was 12+ in Golden Horse Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962