Yimou Zhang

Yimou Zhang

DirectorWriterProducer
Born
November 14, 1951
Awards
204 wins, 389 nominations

Yimou Zhang was born on 14 November 1951 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. He is a director and writer, known for Hero (2002), House of Flying Daggers (2004) and Curse of the Golden Flower (2006). He has been married to Ting Chen since December 2011. They have three children. He was previously married to…

Biography

Yimou Zhang was born on November 14, 1951 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. He is a director and writer, known for Hero (2002), House of Flying Daggers (2004) and Curse of the Golden Flower (2006). He has been married to Ting Chen since December 2011. They have three children. He was previously married to Hua Xiao and Hua Xie.

Writer

Full River RedFull River Red(2023)
SnipersSnipers(2022)
Cliff WalkersCliff Walkers(2021)
One SecondOne Second(2020)
ShadowShadow(2018)

Actor

My Country, My ParentsMy Country, My Parents(2021)as Director of TV station
Da Zhai MenDa Zhai Men(2001)as Li Lian-ying
Keep CoolKeep Cool(1997)as Junk-peddler
A Terra-Cotta WarriorA Terra-Cotta Warrior(1989)as Tian Fong
Red SorghumRed Sorghum(1988)

Cinematographer

The Old WellThe Old Well(1987)
The Big ParadeThe Big Parade(1986)
Yi ge he ba geYi ge he ba ge(1984)
Yellow EarthYellow Earth(1984)

Production Designer

Lady of the DynastyLady of the Dynasty(2015)

Second Unit or Assistant Director

Lady of the DynastyLady of the Dynasty(2015)

Camera and Electrical Department

Hong xiangHong xiang(1982)

Production Department

The Metropolitan Opera HD LiveThe Metropolitan Opera HD Live(2006)

Known for

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Gong Li and Yimou Zhang in Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)Chow Yun-Fat, Yimou Zhang, Ye Liu, Jay Chou, and Junjie Qin in Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)Yujing Liang and Yimou Zhang in The Old Well (1987)Yujing Liang and Yimou Zhang in The Old Well (1987)Yujing Liang and Yimou Zhang in The Old Well (1987)Yimou Zhang in Coming Home (2014)