Zhang Yimou

Also known as Yi-Mou Zhang, Yimou Zhang

Chinese filmmaker

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Zhang Yimou is a renowned Chinese filmmaker known for directing visually striking films that have gained international recognition and acclaim. His work matters because he is considered one of the most influential contemporary Chinese directors, helping to bring Chinese cinema to global audiences and shaping modern filmmaking within China.

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“I would say I tend to adopt a more affirmative approach to women because many of my works are dealing with the theme of anti-feudalism. So I have used a lot of historical themes in my works, you know the Chinese culture and the Chinese tradition. The man and the father are dominant in both society and family, and a lot of pressure is put on the female, and I wanted to reflect that.”
“I have always hoped that Asian movies can enjoy better development and can enjoy a better position in relation to the rest of the world. I'm sure this is the hope and goal of all movie directors in Asia.”
“I have seen a lot of films, but no Western filmmaker has ever had a great impact or influence on me. We always feel there is a great gap between Chinese films and Western films. Western films are far more advanced, but we don’t feel any shock about this gap. It seems natural.”

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Image: Zhang Yimou from "Full River Red" at Red Carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2023 (53347207442) (cropped).jpg

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Zhang Yimou (simplified Chinese: 张艺谋; traditional Chinese: 張藝謀; pinyin: Zhāng Yìmóu) is a Chinese filmmaker. A leading figure of China's Fifth Generation directors, he is considered as one of the most successful filmmakers in the world.