Directing
Chen Kaige
Born August 12, 1952 Beijing, China
Biography
Chen Kaige (陈凯歌) is a Chinese film director born on born August 12, 1952. He is a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling.
Directed Films
8.0
The Volunteers: Peace at Last
2025·Drama
6.6
The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death
2024·Drama
6.1
The Volunteers: To the War
2023·Drama
6.3
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge
2022·War
6.3
The Battle at Lake Changjin
2021·Drama
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Shu Zhen
2020
6.7
My People, My Country
2019·Drama
6.2
Legend of the Demon Cat
2017·Fantasy
5.8
China's Megatomb Revealed
2016·Documentary
5.1
Monk Comes Down the Mountain
2015·Action
6.6
Caught in the Web
2012·Drama
6.0
Sacrifice
2010·History
6.2
Forever Enthralled
2008·Drama
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Turandot di Giacomo Puccini
2008
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One 2008th
2008
6.5
To Each His Own Cinema
2007·Comedy
5.6
The Promise
2005·Fantasy
6.9
Together
2002·Drama
6.9
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
2002·Drama
5.6
Killing Me Softly
2002·Thriller
6.9
The Emperor and the Assassin
1998·History
6.7
Temptress Moon
1996·Drama
7.9
Farewell My Concubine
1993·Drama
6.9
Life on a String
1991·Drama
Also Appeared In
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Changjin, Changjin
2022·Documentary
6.0
A Special Day
2012·Documentary
7.4
The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven
2012·Animation
5.3
The Founding of a Republic
2009·Drama
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Shiny Stars, Rusty Red
2003·Documentary
6.9
Together
2002·Drama
6.9
The Emperor and the Assassin
1998·History
5.2
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
1998·Documentary
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New Chinese Cinema
1989·Documentary
7.6
The Last Emperor
1987·Drama