Zhang Yimou
Cinematographer and Director
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Zhang considers war drama, romance as next projectHONG KONG -- Looking for a new project after finishing a comedy, Zhang Yimou is considering adaptations of novels set against China's Cultural Revolution and the Japanese invasion in World War II, his assistant said Wednesday. The Chinese... In this article: Zhang Yimou, China, Nationalist, World War II, Ethan Coen, and Blood Simple |
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November 04, 2009
boston.com - Latest movie news
This is the first time I tried to bridge the two styles,"
Zhang said.Read more: Zhang says 'Blood Simple' has shades of Chow | In this article: Blood Simple, Stephen Chow, Beijing Olympics, Coen brothers, Raise the Red Lantern, China, and Sundance Film Festival
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November 02, 2009
Wikipedia
Consular officials said that
"the film was an insult to China, and unless it was removed from the festival, they would be forced to withdraw Zhang Yimou's new fil Shanghai Triad. "
Read more: The Gate of Heavenly Peace (documentary) | In this article: The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Carma Hinton, People's Republic of China, Newsweek, and Beijing
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October 31, 2009
Wikipedia
"A period spectacle, steeped in awesome splendor and lethal palace intrigue, it climaxes in a stupendous battle scene and epic tragedy"
and"director Zhang Yimou's lavish epic celebrates the gifts of actress Gong Li while weaving a timeless tale of intrigue, corruption and tragedy."
Andrew O'Hehir of Salon states:"the morbid grandiosity of Curse of the Golden Flower is its own distinctive accomplishment, another remarkable chapter in the career of Asia's most important living filmmaker."
Stephen Hunter of The Washington Post writes:"Zhang Yimou's Curse of the Golden Flower is a kind of feast, an over-the-top, all-stops-pulled-out lollapalooza that means to play kitschy and grand at once"
and Hunter further states:"It's just a great old wild ride at the movies."
On the other hand, Matt Brunson of Creative Loafing feel that the film was a poor reflection of director Zhang Yimou's acclaimed works in the past. Bruce Westbrook of The Houston Chronicle though praising the film's spectacular visual, states"Visuals alone can't make a story soar, and too often this one becomes bogged down by spectacle..."
Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter states the film is"A disappointing misfire from a great director."
Read more: Curse of the Golden Flower | In this article: Curse of the Golden Flower, Jay Chou, Pan's Labyrinth, Cao Yu, Johnny Guitar, and Stephen Hunter
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October 28, 2009
Wikipedia
The New York Times wrote upon the film's American screening in 1988 that it was
"Zhang' photography that lifts The Big Parade out of the rudely fashioned trench of its story."
Read more: The Big Parade (1986 film) | In this article: The Big Parade, Chen Kaige, Collectivism, Individualism, Cannes Film Festival, and Red Sorghum
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August 04, 2009
Kansas City Star
I now have a better understanding of the work flow of a movie,"
she said. Zhang made her film debut in famed Zhang Yimou's heartwarming 1999 love story"The Road Home,"
but her career took off when Oscar-winning director Ang Lee cast her in his 2000 kung fu hit"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
Read more: 'Crouching Tiger' star to try romantic comedy | In this article: Zhang Ziyi, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee, Hamlet, Oscar, Chen Kaige, and Feng Xiaogang
Quotes by Zhang Yimou
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5 days ago
Miami Herald - Breaking News
This is the first time I tried to bridge the two styles,"
Zhang said.Read more: Zhang considers war drama, romance as next project | In this article: China, Blood Simple, Dalai Lama, United States, Stephen Chow, Ethan Coen, and Barack Obama
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November 05, 2009
Wikipedia
In an interview after visiting Liu Yan in the hospital, Director Zhang Yimou said,
"I feel sorry for Liu Yan, my heart is full of regrets, I'm deeply sorry. Liu Yan is a heroine. She sacrificed a lot for the Olympics, for me, for the opening ceremony."
Read more: 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony | In this article: People's Republic of China, 2008 Summer Olympics, International Olympic Committee, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Beijing National Stadium, Great Britain, and Jacques Rogge
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August 04, 2009
Miami Herald - Breaking News
"Sophie's Revenge" as a fun-loving movie.
"We will follow Sophie's journey in the movie, crying with her and laughing with her. I hope a story like this will resonate with everyone,"
Zhang said. "Sophie's Revenge,"Read more: 'Crouching Tiger' star to try romantic comedy | In this article: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Sony Pictures Classics, Leslie Mann, Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, Judi Ann Mason, and Judd Apatow
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April 03, 2009
The Australian
He says:
"Four years after Tiananmen, no one really believed in communism.
Read more: Lights, camera, but no action | In this article: China, Tang Wei, Hong Kong, Beijing Film Academy, Slumdog Millionaire, Chen Kaige, and Feng Xiaogang
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September 18, 2008
The Seattle Times
"The ceremonies are grand cultural events, which entail a daunting amount of coordination. It's been a lot of working with other artists, technicians and officials. It is a time- and energy-consuming job, yet a rare and rewarding experience,"
Zhang said.Read more: Entertainment Zhang Yimou says Olympic ceremonies were huge task Seattle Times Newspaper | In this article: Beijing Olympics, Seattle Times, Li Ning, To Live, Curse of the Golden Flower, Raise the Red Lantern, Beijing, and China
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Description from Wikipedia:
Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1951) is an internationally acclaimed Chinese filmmaker and former cinematographer, and one of the best known of the Fifth Generation of Chinese film directors. He made his directorial debut in 1987 with the film Red Sorghum. One of Zhang's recurrent themes is a celebration of the resilience, even the stubbornness, of Chinese people in the face of hardships and adversities, a theme which has occurred from To Live (1994) through to Not One Less (1999). His works are particularly noted for their usage of colour, as can be seen in his early trilogy (like Raise the Red Lantern) or in his wuxia films such as Hero and House of Flying Daggers.
- Birth Date:
- November 14, 1950
- Birthplace:
- Xi'an, China
- Spouse:
- Hua Xie
- Occupation:
- Film director, producer, cinematographer and actor
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