Yimou Zhang's date of birth is: 14 November 1951, He was born in Xi%27an, Shaanxi, China.
He was married to Hua Xie (? - ?).
His popular Trade Mark is: Often works with the actress 'Gong Li'. His films often explores the dark side of life in small Chinese rural communities. Most of his films begin with the title displayed in Chinese calligraphy style. .
His Nickname(s) is: Lao MouZi, loosely meaning "old schemer/strategist" .
Among His first film/tv appearances you can find: "Hong xiang (1982)", "Yi ge he ba ge (1983)", "Huang tu di (1984)".
His later/recent/future appearances include: "Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence (2007)", "Secrets Within: Behind the Scenes of 'Curse of the Golden Flower' (2007) "Great Performances: The First Emperor (2007)".
Yimou Zhang's Most popular appearance according to information taken from the web is "Hong gao liang".
His Least popular appearance according to information taken from the web is "Lao jing".
Yimou Zhang Won 32 Award(s) & Had 28 Nomination(s), He Won the Amanda, BAFTA Film Award, Alfred Bauer Award, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Golden Berlin Bear, BSFC Award, Technical Grand Prize, Grand Prize of the Jury, David, Crystal Simorgh, Audience Award, Critics Award, Golden Rooster, Vision in Film Award, Golden Butterfly, Readers' Choice Award, Kinema Junpo Award, Audience Award, Freedom of Expression Award, NSFC Award, Audience Award, Best Actor Award, FIPRESCI Prize, Golden Spike, Most Popular Film, Golden Lion, Silver Lion.
