Zhang Yimou

Summary

Zhang Yimou is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Xi'an^[2]. He was born on April 2, 1950^[3]. He worked as a film director^[4], actor^[5], screenwriter^[6], film producer^[7], and cinematographer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,959 views/month, #6,249 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Xi'an^[2], Zhang Yimou…
• Zhang Yimou was born on April 2, 1950^[3].
• Zhang Yimou was born on November 14, 1951^[10].
• Zhang Yimou held citizenship in People's Republic of China^[11].
• Zhang Yimou worked as a film director^[4].
• Zhang Yimou's professions included actor^[5].
• Zhang Yimou's professions included screenwriter^[6].
• Zhang Yimou's professions included film producer^[7].
• Zhang Yimou worked as a cinematographer^[8].
• Zhang Yimou held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference^[12].
• Zhang Yimou's education included a stint at Beijing Film Academy^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Zhang Yimou is Red Sorghum^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Zhang Yimou is Raise the Red Lantern^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Zhang Yimou is House of Flying Daggers^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Zhang Yimou is 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Zhang Yimou is Ju Dou^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Zhang Yimou is The Story of Qiu Ju^[19].
• Zhang Yimou received the Asian Film Award for Lifetime Achievement^[20].
• Zhang Yimou received the Golden Rooster Award for Best Director^[21].
• Zhang Yimou received the Golden Rooster Award for Best Director^[22].
• Zhang Yimou received the Golden Rooster Award for Best Director^[23].
• Zhang Yimou received the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor^[24].
• Zhang Yimou received the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize^[25].
• Zhang Yimou is recorded as male^[26].
• Zhang Yimou's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Zhang Yimou was born in Xi'an^[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 2, 1950^[3] and November 14, 1951^[10].

Education

Zhang Yimou's education included a stint at Beijing Film Academy^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[4], actor^[5], screenwriter^[6], film producer^[7], and cinematographer^[8]. Zhang Yimou held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference^[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Red Sorghum^[14], a film^[28]; Raise the Red Lantern^[15], a film^[29]; House of Flying Daggers^[16], a film^[30]; 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony^[17], an Olympic Games opening ceremony^[31]; Ju Dou^[18], a film^[32]; and The Story of Qiu Ju^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Asian Film Award for Lifetime Achievement^[20]; Golden Rooster Award for Best Director^[21], a class of award^[33], in People's Republic of China^[34]; Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor^[24], a class of award^[35], in People's Republic of China^[36]; Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize^[25], a cultural prize^[37], in Japan^[38], founded in 1989^[39]; Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix^[40], a class of award^[41], in France^[42], founded in 1967^[43]; and Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize^[44], a class of award^[45], in Germany^[46].

Why It Matters

Zhang Yimou ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,959 views/month, #6,249 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

FAQs

Where was Zhang Yimou born?

Zhang Yimou was born in Xi'an^[2].

What did Zhang Yimou do for work?

Zhang Yimou worked as film director^[4], actor^[5], screenwriter^[6], film producer^[7], and cinematographer^[8].

Where did Zhang Yimou go to school?

Zhang Yimou was educated at Beijing Film Academy^[13].

What awards did Zhang Yimou receive?

Honors received include Asian Film Award for Lifetime Achievement^[20], Golden Rooster Award for Best Director^[21], Golden Rooster Award for Best Director^[22], and Golden Rooster Award for Best Director^[23].