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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.
- 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.
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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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.
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Jun 7, 2013 · Acclaimed Chinese film director Chen Kaige is in Toronto this weekend to discuss the state of Chinese cinema as well as his classic films, Farewell My Concubine and Yellow Earth.
Sep 14, 2021 · China Institute welcomes Chen Kaige, one of China’s greatest directors, in conversation with filmmaker Janet Yang and film expert Richard Pena, to discuss Yellow Earth, which revolutionized...
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CHEN Kaige (1952, China) is regarded as one of China’s most important directors and a leading filmmaker of the Fifth Generation of Chinese cinema. During the Cultural Revolution, he was forced to work as a peasant, soldier and factory worker.
