Chen Kaige
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Chen Kaige
The Promise
2005
Filmography
Acting (10)
2022
Changjin, Changjinas Self
2012
A Special Dayas Self
5.3
2012
7.4
2009
The Founding of a Republicas Feng Yuxiang
5.3
2003
Shiny Stars, Rusty Redas Himself
2002
Togetheras Professor Yu
6.9
1998
The Emperor and the Assassinas Lu Buwei
6.9
1998
5.5
1987
The Last Emperoras Captain of Imperial Guard
7.6
Production & Directing (49)
2025
The Volunteers: Peace at LastDirector
8.2
2025
8.2
2024
6.6
6.6
2023
The Volunteers: To the WarDirector
6.2
6.3
6.3
2021
The Battle at Lake ChangjinExecutive Producer
6.3
2021
The Battle at Lake ChangjinDirector
6.3
2020
Shu ZhenDirector
2019
My People, My CountryDirector
6.6
2017
Legend of the Demon CatDirector
6.2
2017
Legend of the Demon CatWriter
6.2
2016
China's Megatomb RevealedDirector
5.8
2015
Monk Comes Down the MountainScreenplay
5.2
2015
Monk Comes Down the MountainDirector
5.2
2012
Caught in the WebDirector
6.7
2012
Caught in the WebWriter
6.7
2010
SacrificeDirector
5.9
2010
SacrificeScreenplay
5.9
2008
Forever EnthralledDirector
6.2
2008
Forever EnthralledScreenplay
6.2
2008
Turandot di Giacomo PucciniDirector
2008
One 2008thDirector
2008
TurandotStage Director
8.0
2007
To Each His Own CinemaDirector
6.4
2005
The PromiseDirector
5.6
2005
The PromiseWriter
5.6
2002
TogetherDirector
6.9
2002
TogetherScreenplay
6.9
2002
Ten Minutes Older: The TrumpetDirector
6.9
2002
100 Flowers Hidden DeepDirector
2002
Killing Me SoftlyDirector
5.6
1998
The Emperor and the AssassinDirector
6.9
1998
6.9
1998
The Emperor and the AssassinProducer
6.9
1996
Temptress MoonDirector
6.7
1996
Temptress MoonStory
6.7
1993
Farewell My ConcubineDirector
7.9
1991
Life on a StringDirector
6.9
1991
Life on a StringScreenplay
6.9
1987
King of the ChildrenDirector
7.0
1987
King of the ChildrenWriter
7.0
1986
The Big ParadeDirector
5.9
1984
Forced Take-offDirector
9.0
1984
Yellow EarthDirector
7.2
1984
Yellow EarthScreenplay
7.2
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Swan SongDirector
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Flowers from the AshesDirector