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Chen Kaige

Directing Born Aug 12, 1952 Beijing, China 16 credits

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.

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Known for

Everybody Stand By

2019

Full filmography

  • Voice (2012)
  • Everybody Stand By (2019)
  • The Grand Mansion Gate (2001) as 府衙差官
  • The Last Emperor (1987) as Captain of Imperial Guard
  • Action (2021)
  • My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes (2019) as Self
  • The Founding of a Republic (2009) as Feng Yuxiang
  • The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) as Lu Buwei
  • The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven (2012) as 东海龙王
  • 首届CMG中国电影盛典 (2026) as 艺术长青特别贡献
  • Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema (1998) as Self
  • Together (2002) as Professor Yu
  • A Special Day (2012) as Self
  • New Chinese Cinema (1989)
  • Changjin, Changjin (2022) as Self
  • Shiny Stars, Rusty Red (2003) as Himself