Chen Kaige
Chen Kaige (Chinese: 陈凯歌; born 12 August 1952) is a Chinese filmmaker and a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling. Chen won the Palme d'Or at 1993 Cannes Film Festival and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award in 1993 for directing Farewell My Concubine.
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陈凯歌 | |||||||||
Chen at the 26th Tokyo International Film Festival | |||||||||
| Born | 12 August 1952 | ||||||||
| Nationality | China | ||||||||
| Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy | ||||||||
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| Years active | 1984–present | ||||||||
| Known for | Chinese "Scar Cinema", critique of Cultural Revolution era China | ||||||||
| Notable work | Yellow Earth Farewell my Concubine Caught in the Web | ||||||||
| Movement | Fifth Generation | ||||||||
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| Children | 2, including Arthur Chen | ||||||||
| Parent(s) | Chen Huai'ai (father) Liu Yanchi (mother) | ||||||||
| Relatives | Chen He (nephew) | ||||||||
| Awards | Full list | ||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 陈凯歌 | ||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 陳凱歌 | ||||||||
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In recent years, Chen directed the war film The Battle at Lake Changjin and its sequel with Tsui Hark and Dante Lam, with the two films characterized by his signature storytelling and made in cooperation with the Chinese Communist Party.
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