Tian Zhuangzhuang
Biography
Tian Zhuangzhuang is a Chinese film director, producer, and actor. He was born in April 1952 in Beijing, China. Tian's artistic career began as an amateur photographer and then as an assistant cinematographer at the Beijing Agricultural Film Studio. He was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy in 1978, where he formed the so-called Fifth Generation with other notable filmmakers. Tian has directed numerous films, with notable works including The Horse Thief and The Blue Kite. He has a total of 59 known credits, primarily in directing. Tian's known credits are primarily in the film industry, and he is known for his work in directing.
Career overview
Tian Zhuangzhuang is a Chinese film director, producer, and actor. Born in Beijing, China in April 1952, he began his artistic career as an amateur photographer and later as an assistant cinematographer at the Beijing Agricultural Film Studio. Tian was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy in 1978, where he formed the so-called Fifth Generation with other notable filmmakers.
Tian Zhuangzhuang's films include The Horse Thief and The Blue Kite, which brought him international recognition. His work as a director has been notable, with a career spanning numerous projects. Tian has directed a significant number of films, with 59 credits to his name.
As a director, Tian Zhuangzhuang has established himself as a prominent figure in Chinese cinema. His contributions to the film industry have been recognized, and he continues to work in the field of filmmaking.
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- HER (2025) as Luo Lao
- The Time of a Flower (2024) Executive Producer
- Born to Fly (2023)
- The Shadowless Tower (2023) as Gu Yunlai
- Nice View (2022) as Uncle Sun
- Tian Zhuangzhuang: My Relationship with Films (2022)
- Knock Knock (2021) Executive Producer
- Bipolar (2021) as Old Fisherman
- Bipolar (2021) Editorial Consultant
- Keep Rolling (2020)
- My People, My Country (2019) as (segment "The Guiding Star")
- My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes (2019) as Self
- Gone with the Light (2019) as Tian Zhuangzhuang
- No. 7 Cherry Lane (2019) as Ah Kwok (voice)
- The Outsiders (2019)
- The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up (2018)
- Us and Them (2018) as Jianqing's Father
- The Crossing (2018) Executive Producer
- Love Education (2017) as Yin Xiaoping
- Hema Hema (2016) Editor
- Lady of the Dynasty (2015) Production Design
- Lady of the Dynasty (2015) Co-Director
- Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015) as Peng Xiaowen
- Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema (2014) as Self
- Nightfall (2012) as Former prison guard
- A Grandson from America (2012) Producer
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- The Bride (2009) Thanks
- The Warrior and the Wolf (2009) Director
- The Warrior and the Wolf (2009) Screenplay
- Boy in Cage (2007) Consulting Producer
- The Go Master (2007) Director
- Tea-Horse Road Series: Delamu (2004) Director
- Jasmine Women (2004) Producer
- South of the Clouds (2004)
- 冬至 (2003) Producer
- Springtime in a Small Town (2002) Director
- The Grand Mansion Gate (2001) as 田木
- So Close to Paradise (1998) Producer
- The Making of Steel (1997)
- The Making of Steel (1997) Executive Producer
- The Winner (1996) Producer
- The Blue Kite (1994) Director
- Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch (1991) Director
- New Chinese Cinema (1989)
- Rock Kids (1988) Director
- Special Operating Room (1988) Director
- Unforgettable Life (1988) Director
- King of the Children (1987) Original Music Composer
- The Street Players (1987) Director
- The Horse Thief (1986) Director
- On the Hunting Ground (1984) Director
- September (1984) Director of Photography
- September (1984) Director
- The Red Elephant (1982) Director
- Our Corner (1980) Director
- The Courtyard (1980) Director
- 明天，会更好
- 在那里 Art Direction
- 盲女与花猫 Producer
- Beyond the river Executive Producer
- Wake Me Up Executive Producer
- Cry of the Birds Director