Chen Kaige
Director
John Woo on Red Cliff and the rise of Chinawood...scale. But "Red Cliff" has definitely kicked the game up a notch, and you have to wonder whether veteran Chinese filmmakers like Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou are feeling disrespected. Woo spends a dozen years in L.A. living the high life with... In this article: John Woo, Red Cliff, Hollywood, People's Republic of China, Zhou Yu, California, Tom Cruise, Hong Kong, Battle of Red Cliffs, and Cao Cao |
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Guardian Unlimited | October 21, 2009
Founding epic is China's biggest film
...stars, many in cameo roles as political figures who played their part in history. Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi and film-maker Chen Kaige all feature in small roles. Even John Woo, director of Hollywood action blockbusters such as Broken...
In this article: China, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Hollywood, Communism, John Woo, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Broken Arrow, and Huang Jianxin
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Reuters | October 20, 2009
Historical drama sets box-office record in China
...also benefited from the appearance of most of China's top film stars, many in bit parts, including Jackie Chan, Jet Li, director Chen Kaige and Zhang Ziyi. "Founding" will face its first challenges from non-domestic films when Hong Kong-...
In this article: People's Republic of China, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Feng Xiaogang, China Film Group, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, and Michael Jackson
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The Hollywood Reporter | October 19, 2009
'Founding' now top Chinese film
...was also helped by the appearance of most of China's top film stars, many in bit parts, including Jackie Chan, Jet Li, director Chen Kaige and Zhang Ziyi. "Founding" will get its first non-domestic challenges when Hong Kong and Los...
In this article: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, People's Republic of China, Feng Xiaogang, China Film Group, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, and Michael Jackson
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San Diego Union-Tribune | October 17, 2009
War film big winner at Golden Rooster Awards
...story about the heroics of a People's Liberation Army unit during the Chinese civil war in the 1940s shared the top prize with Chen Kaige's profile of late Peking Opera star Mei Lanfang, "Forever Enthralled." Best actor went to Wu Gang,...
In this article: Golden Rooster Awards, War film, Jiang Wenli, Zhou Xun, China, Mei Lanfang, Assembly, and And the Spring Comes
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L.A. Times - The Envelope - Ultimate Awards Site | October 16, 2009
United Nations of Oscar
...name, Pedro Almodovar and his "Broken Embraces," in favor of Trueba's "The Dancer and the Thief." China's veteran filmmaker Chen Kaige is contending again for "Forever Enthralled" (the last film to be shown on Jan. 16), and Joon-Ho Bong has...
In this article: Academy Awards, The White Ribbon, Giuseppe Tornatore, Fernando Trueba, Pedro Almodovar, and France
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L.A. Times - The Envelope - Ultimate Awards Site | October 15, 2009
65 countries in competition for Foreign Language Oscar
...which includes Bong Joon-ho's "Mother" (pictured) from Korea, as well as films by Germany's Michael Haneke ("The White Ribbon), China's Chen Kaige ("Forever Enthralled") and Italy's Giuseppe Tornatore ("Baaria"), was announced today by...
In this article: White Ribbon, Juan Jose Campanella, Giuseppe Tornatore, and Bong Joon-ho
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Kansas City Star | October 15, 2009
65 films contend for foreign-language Oscar
..."I Killed My Mother," Xavier Dolan. </p><p>Chile, "Dawson, Isla 10," Miguel Littin. </p><p>China, "Forever Enthralled," Chen Kaige. </p><p>Colombia, "The Wind Journeys," Ciro Guerra. </p><p>Croatia, "Donkey," Antonio Nuic.
In this article: Academy Awards, Srdjan Dragojevic, and Samson & Delilah
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Kansas City Star | October 15, 2009
Ban let Chinese director watch more foreign movies
"My biggest revelation was that I could live without making movies." </p><p>Along with fellow Chinese directors Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, Tian is a member of modern Chinese cinema's most famous graduating class. The trio were among the...
In this article: Tian Zhuangzhuang, Beijing Film Academy, Zhang Yimou, The Go Master, Japanese chess, University of Hong Kong, Joe Odagiri, Maggie Q, and Hong Kong
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The Australian | October 13, 2009
Festival raises hope of Oscar
...the appointment of the Chinese director, who is loosely aligned with the "fifth generation" of great Chinese directors including Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou but is better known as a Chinese establishment figure. His latest film, The Founding...
In this article: Oscar, Huang Jianxin, London, Samson and Delilah, Jay Roach, Mao Zedong, In the Loop, Recession, Movie Network, and Victorian College of the Arts
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San Diego Union-Tribune | September 02, 2009
China injects star power into anniversary film
...big stars had acquired foreign passports and were therefore unfit to appear in a patriotic movie. "Farewell My Concubine" director Chen Kaige, who has a walk-on as an enemy general, was said to be a U.S. citizen and Li a Singaporean. Chen...
In this article: China, Jackie Chan, John Woo, Farewell My Concubine, Han Sanping, Nike, and Hollywood
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Chen Kaige () (born August 12, 1952) is a Chinese film director and a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling.
- Birth Date:
- August 12, 1952
- Birthplace:
- Beijing, China
- Spouse:
- Chen Hong
- Occupation:
- Film director
- Years Active:
- 1980s-present
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