Zhang Yimou
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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 (6,041 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]; 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony[17]; Ju Dou[18]; 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[30], in People's Republic of China[31]; Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor[24], a class of award[32], in People's Republic of China[33]; Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[25], a cultural prize[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1989[36]; Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[37], a class of award[38], in France[39], founded in 1967[40]; and Golden Bear[41], a film award[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1951[44], headquartered in Berlin[45].
Why It Matters
Zhang Yimou ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,041 views/month, #6,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
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].