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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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陈凯歌，1952年8月12日出生于中国北京市 西城区 ，祖籍 福建 长乐 [93] ，毕业于 北京电影学院 ，中国内地男导演、 监制 、 制片人 、演员。 1984年执导电影处女作《 黄土地 》，该片获得 第38届洛迦诺国际电影节 银豹奖。 1987年凭借剧情片《 孩子王 》获得 第8届中国电影金鸡奖 导演特别奖。 1993年，执导的文艺片《 霸王别姬 》成为首部获得 戛纳国际电影节 金棕榈奖 的中国电影。 1998年执导历史片《 荆轲刺秦王 》 [1] 。 2002年凭借剧情片《 和你在一起 》获得 第22届中国电影金鸡奖 最佳导演。 2002年凭借剧情片《和你在一起》获得 第50届圣塞巴斯蒂安国际电影节 最佳导演银贝壳奖 [72] 。
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.
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.
