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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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Article 20

Zhang Yimou was 73 in Article 20 as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 2024

Under the Light

Zhang Yimou was 73 in Under the Light as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 2023

Beijing 2022

Zhang Yimou was 73 in Beijing 2022 as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 2023

Full River Red

Zhang Yimou was 72 in Full River Red as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 2023

Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Zhang Yimou was 71 in Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2022

Beijing 2022 Olympics Closing Ceremony

Zhang Yimou was 71 in Beijing 2022 Olympics Closing Ceremony as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 2022

Beijing 2022 Olympic Opening Ceremony

Zhang Yimou was 71 in Beijing 2022 Olympic Opening Ceremony as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2022

Snipers

Zhang Yimou was 71 in Snipers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2022

Cliff Walkers

Zhang Yimou was 71 in Cliff Walkers as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 2021

One Second

Zhang Yimou was 70 in One Second as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2020

My People, My Homeland

Zhang Yimou was 70 in My People, My Homeland as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2020

Shadow

Zhang Yimou was 68 in Shadow as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 2018

The Great Wall

Zhang Yimou was 66 in The Great Wall as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2016

Suddenly Seventeen

Zhang Yimou was 66 in Suddenly Seventeen as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2016

最忆是杭州

Zhang Yimou was 66 in 最忆是杭州 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 2016

Lady of the Dynasty

Zhang Yimou was 65 in Lady of the Dynasty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 2015

Coming Home

Zhang Yimou was 64 in Coming Home as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 16 2014

The Flowers of War

Zhang Yimou was 61 in The Flowers of War as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 2011

Under the Hawthorn Tree

Zhang Yimou was 60 in Under the Hawthorn Tree as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 2010

A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop

Zhang Yimou was 59 in A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2009

Beijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremony

Zhang Yimou was 58 in Beijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremony as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 2008

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

Zhang Yimou was 58 in Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2008

To Each His Own Cinema

Zhang Yimou was 57 in To Each His Own Cinema as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2007

Curse of the Golden Flower

Zhang Yimou was 56 in Curse of the Golden Flower as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2006

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Zhang Yimou was 55 in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2005

图兰朵：法兰西体育场

Zhang Yimou was 55 in 图兰朵：法兰西体育场 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 2005

Making of House of Flying Daggers

Zhang Yimou was 54 in Making of House of Flying Daggers as 'Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 2004

House of Flying Daggers

Zhang Yimou was 54 in House of Flying Daggers as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 19 2004

Hero

Zhang Yimou was 52 in Hero as 'Producer, Author, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 22 2002

Happy Times

Zhang Yimou was 50 in Happy Times as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2000

Not One Less

Zhang Yimou was 49 in Not One Less as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1999

The Road Home

Zhang Yimou was 49 in The Road Home as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1999

Puccini: Turandot at the Forbidden City of Beijing

Zhang Yimou was 49 in Puccini: Turandot at the Forbidden City of Beijing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1999

Dragon Town Story

Zhang Yimou was 47 in Dragon Town Story as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1997

Keep Cool

Zhang Yimou was 47 in Keep Cool as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1997

Lumière & Company

Zhang Yimou was 45 in Lumière & Company as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1995

Shanghai Triad

Zhang Yimou was 45 in Shanghai Triad as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1995

The Great Conqueror's Concubine

Zhang Yimou was 44 in The Great Conqueror's Concubine as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1994

To Live

Zhang Yimou was 44 in To Live as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994

The Story of Qiu Ju

Zhang Yimou was 42 in The Story of Qiu Ju as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 31 1992

Raise the Red Lantern

Zhang Yimou was 41 in Raise the Red Lantern as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1991

Ju Dou

Zhang Yimou was 40 in Ju Dou as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1990

Code Name: Cougar

Zhang Yimou was 39 in Code Name: Cougar as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1989

Red Sorghum

Zhang Yimou was 38 in Red Sorghum as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1988

Old Well

Zhang Yimou was 37 in Old Well as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1987

The Big Parade

Zhang Yimou was 36 in The Big Parade as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1986

Yellow Earth

Zhang Yimou was 34 in Yellow Earth as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1984

One And Eight

Zhang Yimou was 32 in One And Eight as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

The Red Elephant

Zhang Yimou was 32 in The Red Elephant as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1982

Sunshine Thief

Zhang Yimou will be 74+ in Sunshine Thief as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Zhang Yimou's Three-Body Problem Movie

Zhang Yimou will be 74+ in Zhang Yimou's Three-Body Problem Movie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Cliff Walkers 2

Zhang Yimou will be 74+ in Cliff Walkers 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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The First Shot

Zhang Yimou was 74+ in The First Shot as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 03 2024

激荡·1978-2008

Zhang Yimou was 58+ in 激荡·1978-2008 as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 01 2008

主角

Zhang Yimou will be 74+ in 主角 as 'Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased