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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.
May 1, 2024 · 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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Jun 11, 2013 · The Fifth Generation director talks about the challenges and opportunities of making films in China today, from the market-driven Hollywood model to the Internet-based expression. He also reflects on his career and his latest movie, Caught in the Web.
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.
