Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1950 or 1951) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum. Zhang has won numerous awards and recognitions, with Best Foreign Film nominations for Ju Dou in 1990 and Raise the Red Lantern in 1991, Silver Lion and Golden Lion prizes at the Venice Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and the Golden Bear at the Berlin Internationa…
Known field
Directing
Total Movie Credited
85
Total TV Shows Credited
15
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Birthdate
April 2, 1950
Also known as
Yimou Zhang
Yi-Mou Zhang
張藝謀
张艺谋
Zhang Yimou
張芸謀
チャン・イーモウ
장이머우
장예모
Чжан Имоу
Имоу Чжан
ژانگ ییمو