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Chen Kaige

Directing
73 years oldBeijing, 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.

Personal Details

Born
August 12, 1952
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Beijing, China
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

천카이거
첸 카이거
Kaige Chen
첸카이거
천 카이거

Movies (38)

The Volunteers: Peace at Last
7.8

The Volunteers: Peace at Last

Director (Directing)

2025

The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death
6.0

The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death

Director (Directing)

2024

The Volunteers: To the War
5.8

The Volunteers: To the War

Director (Directing)

2023

Changjin, Changjin

Changjin, Changjin

as Self

2022

The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge
6.3

The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

Producer (Production)

2022

The Battle at Lake Changjin
6.2

The Battle at Lake Changjin

Executive Producer (Production)

2021

Shu Zhen

Shu Zhen

Director (Directing)

2020

My People, My Country
6.7

My People, My Country

Director (Directing)

2019

Legend of the Demon Cat
6.3

Legend of the Demon Cat

Director (Directing)

2017

China's Megatomb Revealed
5.8

China's Megatomb Revealed

Director (Directing)

2016

Monk Comes Down the Mountain
5.1

Monk Comes Down the Mountain

Screenplay (Writing)

2015

Caught in the Web
6.6

Caught in the Web

Director (Directing)

2012

A Special Day
6.0

A Special Day

as Self

2012

The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven
7.7

The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven

as 东海龙王

2012

Sacrifice
6.0

Sacrifice

Director (Directing)

2010

The Founding of a Republic
5.2

The Founding of a Republic

as Feng Yuxiang

2009

Forever Enthralled
6.3

Forever Enthralled

Director (Directing)

2008

Turandot di Giacomo Puccini

Turandot di Giacomo Puccini

Director (Directing)

2008

One 2008th

One 2008th

Director (Directing)

2008

Turandot
8.0

Turandot

Stage Director (Directing)

2008

To Each His Own Cinema
6.5

To Each His Own Cinema

Director (Directing)

2007

The Promise
5.5

The Promise

Director (Directing)

2005

Shiny Stars, Rusty Red

Shiny Stars, Rusty Red

as Himself

2003

Together
6.9

Together

as Professor Yu

2002

Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
6.7

Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet

Director (Directing)

2002

100 Flowers Hidden Deep

100 Flowers Hidden Deep

Director (Directing)

2002

Killing Me Softly
5.6

Killing Me Softly

Director (Directing)

2002

The Emperor and the Assassin
7.0

The Emperor and the Assassin

as Lu Buwei

1998

Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
4.9

Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema

as Self

1998

Temptress Moon
6.6

Temptress Moon

Director (Directing)

1996

Farewell My Concubine
7.9

Farewell My Concubine

Director (Directing)

1993

Life on a String
6.9

Life on a String

Director (Directing)

1991

New Chinese Cinema

New Chinese Cinema

1989

The Last Emperor
7.6

The Last Emperor

as Captain of Imperial Guard

1987

King of the Children
7.0

King of the Children

Director (Directing)

1987

The Big Parade
5.2

The Big Parade

Director (Directing)

1986

Forced Take-off

Forced Take-off

Director (Directing)

1984

Yellow Earth
7.2

Yellow Earth

Director (Directing)

1984

TV Shows (7)