Chen Kaige

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chen.
Chen Kaige
陈凯歌
Chen at the 2013 Tokyo International Film Festival
Born
Chen Aige（陈皑鸽）

(1952-08-12) 12 August 1952 (age 72)
Beijing, China
Alma materBeijing Film Academy
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • film producer
Years active1984–present
MovementFifth Generation
Spouses
Sun Jialin
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(m. 1983; div. 1986)​
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(m. 1989; div. 1993)​
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(m. 1997)​
Children2, including Arthur Chen
Parent(s)Chen Huai'ai (father)
Liu Yanchi (mother)
RelativesChen He (nephew)
AwardsFull list

Chen Kaige (Chinese: 陈凯歌; born 12 August 1952) is a Chinese filmmaker. A leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese directors, Chen is known for his visual flair and epic storytelling.[1][2] Chen won the Palme d'Or at 1993 Cannes Film Festival and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award in 1993 for directing Farewell My Concubine.[3]

  1. ^ Berry, Michael (2002). "Chen Kaige: Historical Revolution and Cinematic Rebellion" in Speaking in Images: Interviews with Contemporary Chinese Filmmakers. Columbia University Press, pg. 83; ISBN 0-231-13331-6
  2. ^ (7 January 1994) FILM / Critical Round-up independent.co.uk
  3. ^ "CHEN Kaige". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2013-11-07.