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Chen Kaige

Directing

Born August 12, 1952 · Beijing, China

Also known as 천카이거 · 첸 카이거 · Kaige Chen

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Biography

Chen Kaige is a Chinese filmmaker. A leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese directors, Chen is known for his visual flair and epic storytelling. For Farewell My Concubine (1993), Chen became the first Chinese director to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA Award — Best Film Not in the English Language · 1994
  • Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 1993
  • National Board of Review Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 1993
  • Palme d'Or · 1993
  • Sutherland Trophy · 1985
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  • New York Film Critics Circle Award — Best Foreign Language Film
  • BAFTA Award — Best Film Not in the English Language · 1994 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Foreign Film · 1994 · nominated

Filmography11 titles

Farewell My Concubine

1993Director

The Last Emperor

1987as Captain of Imperial Guard

The Emperor and the Assassin

1998as Lu Buwei

My People, My Country

2019Director

Caught in the Web

2012Director, Writer

The Battle at Lake Changjin

2021Director, Executive Producer

Legend of the Demon Cat

2017Director, Writer

Sacrifice

2010Director, Screenplay

The Promise

2005Director, Writer

Killing Me Softly

2002Director

Monk Comes Down the Mountain

2015Director, Screenplay