Diao Yinan
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- November 30, 1969 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Active Years
- 1998–2025 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 25 credits in database
Biography
Diao Yinan is a Chinese director, screenwriter, and occasional actor. He was born on November 30, 1969, in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. Diao is primarily known for his work in writing, with a total of nineteen known credits. Additionally, he won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival for his work on Black Coal, Thin Ice. He is also known by the alternate spelling Diao Yi Nan.
Career overview
Diao Yinan is a Chinese director, screenwriter, and occasional actor. Born on November 30, 1969, in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, he is also known by the name Diao Yi Nan. Within the industry, he is particularly recognized for his work in writing, holding a total of nineteen known credits according to available database records.
Throughout his career in film, Diao has achieved significant critical recognition on the international stage. Among his notable accomplishments, he won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival for his work on Black Coal, Thin Ice. His contributions span multiple creative roles in cinema, establishing his presence as a notable figure in Chinese filmmaking.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
25 titles- Fire on the Plain (2025) Producer
- The Silent Storm (2024) Producer
- Why Try to Change Me Now (2023) Executive Producer
- Citizen Kitano (2020) as Self
- The Wild Goose Lake (2019) Director
- The Wild Goose Lake (2019) Screenplay
- The Best Acting Performances: A Self-inflicted Whistleblower (2019) Director
- The Best Acting Performances: A Self-inflicted Whistleblower (2019) Writer
- Night Light: Making of The Wild Goose Lake (2019)
- Ash Is Purest White (2018) as Lin Jiadong
- Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014) Director
- Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014) Writer
- Plastic City (2009) Screenplay
- Night Train (2007) Director
- Night Train (2007) Writer
- All Tomorrow's Parties (2003) as Xiao Zhuai
- Uniform (2003) Director
- Uniform (2003) Writer
- All the Way (2001) Writer
- Shower (1999) Screenplay
- Spicy Love Soup (1999) Writer
- Cherish Our Love Forever (1998) Writer
- Red Snow Director
- Red Snow Writer
- Fate Finds Us Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Diao Yinan best known for?
Diao Yinan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Citizen Kitano (2020), The Wild Goose Lake (2019), The Wild Goose Lake (2019), Ash Is Purest White (2018).
When and where was Diao Yinan born?
Diao Yinan was born on November 30, 1969 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
How many credits does Diao Yinan have?
Diao Yinan has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2025.
What is Diao Yinan's background in cinema and television?
Diao Yinan is a Chinese director, screenwriter, and occasional actor. He was born on November 30, 1969, in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. Diao is primarily known for his work in writing, with a total of nineteen known credits. Additionally, he won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival for...
Diao Yinan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Citizen Kitano (2020) as Self — aged about 50
- Ash Is Purest White (2018) as Lin Jiadong — aged about 48
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