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Chen Kaige (Chinese: 陈凯歌; born 12 August 1952) is a Chinese filmmaker and a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling.
Chen Kaige, Chinese film director noted for his realistic, sensitive, compassionate, and unflinching view of the lives and hopes of Chinese people. He was best known for the award-winning Farewell My Concubine (1993). Learn more about Chen’s life and work, including his other notable films.
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Chen Kaige is a Chinese filmmaker from the Fifth Generation, known for his visual and political style. Explore his movies, ratings, reviews, and awards on Rotten Tomatoes.
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetFresh audience score. 60%Executive Producer, Producer36%Fresh audience score. 100%Director, Executive ProducerNo Score YetFresh audience score. 70%DirectorNo Score YetNo Score YetDirectorMay 29, 2020 · Learn about Chen Kaige, one of the leading filmmakers of the Fifth Generation, a movement that revolutionized Chinese cinema after the Cultural Revolution. Discover his works, such as Farewell My Concubine and Yellow Earth, and how they reflect his personal and political vision.
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Jun 11, 2013 · Chen predicts that Chinese filmmaking is quickly adopting the Hollywood model where the market — not the state — censors filmmakers in what subjects to tackle. Costume dramas? Forget it.
Kaige Chen is a producer and director of acclaimed films such as Farewell My Concubine, Yellow Earth and The Battle at Lake Changjin. He was born in Beijing in 1952 and has won several awards, including a BAFTA and a Golden Lion.
May 2, 2023 · The leading Chinese film director will shoot "Swan Song" as his next feature, focusing on the life and music of the 19th century composer. The film will be produced by Moonstone Entertainment and Strohberry Films, and will launch pre-sales at Cannes.
