Zhang Yimou Director photo

Personal Info

Profession
Director
Gender
Male
Popularity
2.2
Available Movies
6 released

External Links

Zhang Yimou

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Awards & Nominations

Award Details
โ— 15 Wins
8 Nominations
Other
12 6 nom.
BAFTA
2 0 nom.
European Film Awards
2 nom.
Cannes
1 0 nom.
Year Award Result
2010 honorary doctor of Yale University
2010 Asian Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
2004 European Film Award for Best Non-European Film House of Flying Daggers
2004 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
2003 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director Hero
2003 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
2002 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
2000 Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize The Road Home
2000 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director The Road Home
2000 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
1999 Golden Lion Not One Less
1999 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director Not One Less
1999 European Film Award for Best Non-European Film Not One Less
1999 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
1995 BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language To Live
1994 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix To Live
1993 BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language Raise the Red Lantern
1993 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
1992 Golden Lion The Story of Qiu Ju
1991 Silver Lion Raise the Red Lantern
1988 Golden Bear Red Sorghum
1988 Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor Old Well
1988 Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor
Year Award
2010 honorary doctor of Yale University
2010 Asian Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
2003 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director Hero
2002 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
2000 Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize The Road Home
2000 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director The Road Home
1999 Golden Lion Not One Less
1999 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director Not One Less
1995 BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language To Live
1994 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix To Live
1993 BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language Raise the Red Lantern
1992 Golden Lion The Story of Qiu Ju
1991 Silver Lion Raise the Red Lantern
1988 Golden Bear Red Sorghum
1988 Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor Old Well
Year Award
2004 European Film Award for Best Non-European Film House of Flying Daggers
2004 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
2003 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
2000 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
1999 European Film Award for Best Non-European Film Not One Less
1999 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
1993 Golden Rooster Award for Best Director
1988 Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor
Award details source: Wikidata

About Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou We have 6 films with Zhang Yimou available. Among Zhang Yimou's most popular films: Hero, The Great Wall, House of Flying Daggers, The Flowers of War, Raise the Red Lantern.

Zhang Yimou is a prominent Chinese film director known for his visually striking and thematically rich films. He gained international acclaim for his work in the 1990s and 2000s, establishing himself as a key figure in contemporary cinema. Among his notable films are "Hero," a martial arts epic that showcases the complexities of loyalty and honor, and "House of Flying Daggers," which blends romance with action in a beautifully crafted narrative. In addition, Zhang directed "The Great Wall," a significant project that combines elements of fantasy and historical drama, reflecting his ability to merge artistic vision with commercial appeal. His contributions to film have earned him a reputation as one of the leading directors in the industry.

Best Known Films of Zhang Yimou

Career Statistics - Zhang Yimou

6
Total Credits
27
Years Active
1990 - 2016
7.4
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Director
6 films
Top Genres
Drama (5) Action (3) Adventure (3) History (2) Fantasy (1)

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Zhang Yimou has 6 films released between 1990 and 2016.