Chen Kaige

Born: 1952-08-12

Chen Kaige (陈凯歌) is a Chinese film director born on born August 12, 195. He is a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling.


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The Last Emperor

as Captain of Imperial Guard
Released: 1987-10-04

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief...

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The Emperor and the Assassin

as Lu Buwei
Released: 1998-10-08

In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an...

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The Founding of a Republic

as Feng Yuxiang
Released: 2009-09-17

The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in...

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Together

as Professor Yu
Released: 2002-09-10

When a violin prodigy Xiaochun and his father head to Beijing seeking fame and fortune, they...

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Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema

as Self
Released: 1998-06-04

An exploration of Chinese cinema and its relationships with gender and sexuality, which the film...

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The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven

as 东海龙王
Released: 2012-01-12

A completely remade animation film based on the original 1961 animation The Monkey King....

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Changjin, Changjin

as Self
Released: 2022-11-18

A documentary on the making of China's war epic "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

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A Special Day

as Self
Released: 2012-05-16

At the 60th anniversary of Cannes Film Festival, 34 famous directors are followed by camera.

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Shiny Stars, Rusty Red

as Himself
Released: 2003-01-01

Meet Wang Yuelun, a young and ambitious Chinese who dreams of becoming a film director....

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New Chinese Cinema

as uncredited
Released: 1989-04-09

Tony Rayns presents the work of the 'Fifth Generation' and other innovative filmmakers who...

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开讲啦

as uncredited
First aired: 2012-08-27

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The Grand Mansion Gate

as 府衙差官
First aired: 2001-04-14

This Chinese period drama series follows the fortunes of a prominent merchant family engaged in...

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Everybody Stand By

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-10-11

50 different actors and actresses come together to get tested their acting abilities, while 4...

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My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes

as Self
First aired: 2019-10-01

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Action

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-12-10

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