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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.
- 1984–present
- Film director
- 2, including Arthur Chen
- Chen He (nephew)
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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- Farewell, My Concubine (1993) “Farewell, My Concubine” is a 1993 Chinese film directed by Chen Kaige. The film is based on the novel by Lilian Lee and tells the story of two male Peking opera stars and their tumultuous relationship over several decades against the backdrop of political upheaval in China.
- The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) “The Emperor and the Assassin” is a 1998 Chinese historical drama film directed by Chen Kaige. The film tells the story of Jing Ke, an assassin who is sent by the King of Yan to kill the Emperor of Qin and bring an end to his brutal reign.
- Yellow Earth (1985)’ “Yellow Earth” is a critically acclaimed Chinese film directed by Chen Kaige and released in 1984. The film is set in Shaanxi Province in China during the late 1930s and follows a soldier in the People’s Liberation Army who is sent to a rural village to collect folk songs for propaganda purposes.
- The Promise (2005) “The Promise” is a 2005 Chinese epic fantasy film directed by Chen Kaige. The film is set during the Warring States period of ancient China and follows a slave girl named Qingcheng who is granted the power of immortality by a goddess in exchange for never finding true love.
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Highest Rated: 100% Yellow Earth (1984) Lowest Rated: Not Available. Birthday: Aug 12, 1952. Birthplace: Beijing, China. The son of a filmmaker from the earlier generation of Chinese socialist ...
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score Yet60%Executive Producer, Producer36%100%Director, Executive ProducerNo Score Yet70%DirectorNo Score YetNo Score YetDirectorMay 29, 2020 · One of the leading directors of the Fifth Generation, Chen Kaige has made a wealth of amazing films over the years. Like many of the people on this list, Chen’s life was heavily affected by the Cultural Revolution — a teenager at the time, he denounced his own father, who was also a filmmaker.
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May 2, 2023 · Leading Chinese film director Chen Kaige is poised to shoot historical epic “ Swan Song ” as his next feature movie. It will focus on 19th century classical music composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky...
