Yimou Zhang

Yimou Zhang

73 · Born: Nov 14, 1951

Personal Details

BornNov 14, 1951 Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Spouse
  • Ting Chen

    ( Dec 1, 2011 to Jul 12, 2025 )
  • Hua Xiao

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Hua Xie

Biography

Yimou Zhang, a renowned Chinese film director and writer, took his first breath on November 14, 1951, in the ancient city of Xi'an, located in the province of Shaanxi, China. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, garnering widespread recognition for his masterful direction of iconic films such as "Hero" (2002),"House of Flying Daggers" (2004),and "Curse of the Golden Flower" (2006).

As a devoted family man, Zhang has been blessed with a loving partnership with Ting Chen, whom he wed in December 2011. Together, they have been blessed with three children, who no doubt bring immense joy and fulfillment to their lives.

Prior to his current union, Zhang has been married twice before, first to Hua Xiao and then to Hua Xie. Despite the ups and downs of life, he has always remained steadfast in his dedication to his craft and his loved ones, inspiring countless individuals around the world with his remarkable talent and unwavering passion.

Career

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1988
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2018
{"id":109477,"title":"Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang","year":"2017","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/sky-ladder-the-art-of-cai-guo-qiang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109477.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109477.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":39452,"title":"Trespassing Bergman","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/trespassing-bergman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39452.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":268004,"title":"'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece","year":"2004","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/hero-defined-a-look-at-the-epic-masterpiece","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268004.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268004.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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2021
Cliff Walkers
Cliff Walkers as Director, Screenplay
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2020
One Second
One Second as Director, Writer
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2018
Shadow
Shadow as Director, Screenplay
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2016
The Great Wall
The Great Wall as Director
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2014
Coming Home
Coming Home as Director
{"id":10692,"title":"The Flowers of War","year":"2011","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-flowers-of-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6h7k8sbjsro0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6h7k8sbjsro0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
{"id":47607,"title":"To Each His Own Cinema","year":"2007","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/to-each-his-own-cinema","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47607.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47607.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema as Director, Writer
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2006
Curse of the Golden Flower
Curse of the Golden Flower as Director, Screenplay
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2005
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2004
House of Flying Daggers
House of Flying Daggers as Director, Writer
{"id":2738,"title":"Hero","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/hero-2002-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lidopkkgn2o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lidopkkgn2o.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Hero
Hero as Director
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1999
The Road Home
The Road Home as Director
{"id":23329,"title":"Not One Less","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/not-one-less","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23329.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23329.jpg"},"released":1}
Not One Less
Not One Less as Director
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1995
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Shanghai Triad
Shanghai Triad as Director
{"id":8088,"title":"To Live","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/to-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8088.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
To Live
To Live as Director
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1992
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1991
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1990
Ju Dou
Ju Dou as Director
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1988
Red Sorghum
Red Sorghum as Director