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Chen Kaige
Directing

Chen Kaige

Born 1952-08-12
Beijing, China
Department: Directing

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Chen Kaige

The Last Emperor
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The Last Emperor

1987
TMDB3.8
Farewell My Concubine
Movie
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Farewell My Concubine

1993
TMDB4.0
Killing Me Softly
Movie
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Killing Me Softly

2002
TMDB2.8
Voice
TV
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Voice

2012
TMDB4.5
The Battle at Lake Changjin
Movie
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The Battle at Lake Changjin

2021
TMDB3.1
To Each His Own Cinema
Movie
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To Each His Own Cinema

2007
TMDB3.2
The Promise
Movie
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The Promise

2005
TMDB2.8
Monk Comes Down the Mountain
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Monk Comes Down the Mountain

2015
TMDB2.6
Legend of the Demon Cat
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Legend of the Demon Cat

2017
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The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge
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The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

2022
TMDB3.1

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (68 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
首届CMG中国电影盛典首届CMG中国电影盛典艺术长青特别贡献TV Series2026
The Volunteers: Peace at LastThe Volunteers: Peace at LastDirectorMovie2025
The Volunteers: Peace at LastThe Volunteers: Peace at LastWriterMovie2025
The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and DeathThe Volunteers: The Battle of Life and DeathDirectorMovie2024
The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and DeathThe Volunteers: The Battle of Life and DeathWriterMovie2024
The Volunteers: To the WarThe Volunteers: To the WarDirectorMovie2023
Changjin, ChangjinChangjin, ChangjinSelfMovie2022
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate BridgeThe Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate BridgeProducerMovie2022
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate BridgeThe Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate BridgeDirectorMovie2022
ActionActionSelf / AppearanceTV Series2021
The Battle at Lake ChangjinThe Battle at Lake ChangjinExecutive ProducerMovie2021
The Battle at Lake ChangjinThe Battle at Lake ChangjinDirectorMovie2021
Something Just Like ThisSomething Just Like ThisProducerTV Series2020
Shu ZhenShu ZhenDirectorMovie2020
Everybody Stand ByEverybody Stand BySelf / AppearanceTV Series2019
My People, My Country: Behind-The-ScenesMy People, My Country: Behind-The-ScenesSelfTV Series2019
My People, My CountryMy People, My CountryDirectorMovie2019
Legend of the Demon CatLegend of the Demon CatDirectorMovie2017
Legend of the Demon CatLegend of the Demon CatWriterMovie2017
China's Megatomb RevealedChina's Megatomb RevealedDirectorMovie2016
Monk Comes Down the MountainMonk Comes Down the MountainScreenplayMovie2015
Monk Comes Down the MountainMonk Comes Down the MountainDirectorMovie2015
VoiceVoiceSelf / AppearanceTV Series2012
Caught in the WebCaught in the WebDirectorMovie2012
Caught in the WebCaught in the WebWriterMovie2012
A Special DayA Special DaySelfMovie2012
The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in HeavenThe Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven东海龙王Movie2012
SacrificeSacrificeDirectorMovie2010
SacrificeSacrificeScreenplayMovie2010
The Founding of a RepublicThe Founding of a RepublicFeng YuxiangMovie2009
Forever EnthralledForever EnthralledDirectorMovie2008
Forever EnthralledForever EnthralledScreenplayMovie2008
Turandot di Giacomo PucciniTurandot di Giacomo PucciniDirectorMovie2008
One 2008thOne 2008thDirectorMovie2008
TurandotTurandotStage DirectorMovie2008
To Each His Own CinemaTo Each His Own CinemaDirectorMovie2007
The PromiseThe PromiseDirectorMovie2005
The PromiseThe PromiseWriterMovie2005
Shiny Stars, Rusty RedShiny Stars, Rusty RedHimselfMovie2003
TogetherTogetherProfessor YuMovie2002
TogetherTogetherScreenplayMovie2002
TogetherTogetherDirectorMovie2002
Ten Minutes Older: The TrumpetTen Minutes Older: The TrumpetDirectorMovie2002
100 Flowers Hidden DeepDirectorMovie2002
Killing Me SoftlyKilling Me SoftlyDirectorMovie2002
The Grand Mansion GateThe Grand Mansion Gate府衙差官TV Series2001
吕布与貂蝉吕布与貂蝉DirectorTV Series2001
The Emperor and the AssassinThe Emperor and the AssassinLu BuweiMovie1998
The Emperor and the AssassinThe Emperor and the AssassinDirectorMovie1998
The Emperor and the AssassinThe Emperor and the AssassinWriterMovie1998
The Emperor and the AssassinThe Emperor and the AssassinProducerMovie1998
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese CinemaYang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese CinemaSelfMovie1998
Temptress MoonTemptress MoonDirectorMovie1996
Temptress MoonTemptress MoonStoryMovie1996
Farewell My ConcubineFarewell My ConcubineDirectorMovie1993
Life on a StringLife on a StringDirectorMovie1991
Life on a StringLife on a StringScreenplayMovie1991
New Chinese CinemaNew Chinese CinemaSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
The Last EmperorThe Last EmperorCaptain of Imperial GuardMovie1987
King of the ChildrenKing of the ChildrenDirectorMovie1987
King of the ChildrenKing of the ChildrenWriterMovie1987
The Big ParadeThe Big ParadeDirectorMovie1986
Forced Take-offForced Take-offDirectorMovie1984
Yellow EarthYellow EarthDirectorMovie1984
Yellow EarthYellow EarthScreenplayMovie1984
Swan SongDirectorMovie—
Flowers from the AshesFlowers from the AshesDirectorMovie—
风禾尽起张居正风禾尽起张居正DirectorTV Series—