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Chen Kaige - Actor & Filmmaker | The Couch Critic
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Chen Kaige
Born
Aug 12, 1952
Age 73
Place of Birth
Beijing, China
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
10
Movies
5
TV Shows
33
Directed
Also Known As
천카이거
첸 카이거
Kaige Chen
첸카이거
천 카이거
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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.
Movies
10
TV Shows
5
Director
33
Changjin, Changjin
as
Self
2022
A Special Day
as
Self
2012
The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven
as
东海龙王
2012
The Founding of a Republic
as
Feng Yuxiang
2009
Shiny Stars, Rusty Red
as
Himself
2003
Together
as
Professor Yu
2002
The Emperor and the Assassin
as
Lu Buwei
1998
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
as
Self
1998
New Chinese Cinema
Cast
1989
The Last Emperor
as
Captain of Imperial Guard
1987
