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Chen Kaige
Director & actor · born 12 August 1952 · Beijing, China
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.
Where to start: Farewell My Concubine (1993).
As director 31
Flowers from the Ashes
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The Volunteers: Peace at Last
2025 · 8.2/10
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The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death
2024 · 6.6/10
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The Volunteers: To the War
2023 · 6.2/10
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The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge
2022 · 6.3/10
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The Battle at Lake Changjin
2021 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Shu Zhen
2020
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My People, My Country
2019 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Legend of the Demon Cat
2017 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
China's Megatomb Revealed
2016 · 5.8/10
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Monk Comes Down the Mountain
2015 · 5.2/10
Snoozefest
Caught in the Web
2012 · 6.7/10
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Sacrifice
2010 · 6.0/10
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Forever Enthralled
2008 · 6.2/10
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Turandot di Giacomo Puccini
2008
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One 2008th
2008
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To Each His Own Cinema
2007 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
The Promise
2005 · 5.6/10
Snoozefest
Together
2002 · 6.9/10
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Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
2002 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
100 Flowers Hidden Deep
2002
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Killing Me Softly
2002 · 5.6/10
Snoozefest
The Emperor and the Assassin
1998 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Temptress Moon
1996 · 6.7/10
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Farewell My Concubine
1993 · 8.0/10
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Life on a String
1991 · 6.9/10
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King of the Children
1987 · 7.0/10
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The Big Parade
1986 · 5.9/10
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Forced Take-off
1984 · 9.0/10
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Yellow Earth
1984 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeAs actor 9
A Special Day
2012 · 5.3/10
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The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven
2012 · 7.4/10
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The Founding of a Republic
2009 · 5.3/10
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Shiny Stars, Rusty Red
2003
NewTogether
2002 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickThe Emperor and the Assassin
1998 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
1998 · 5.5/10
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New Chinese Cinema
1989
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The Last Emperor
1987 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeTV shows 4
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Chen Kaige movie?
By viewer score, Farewell My Concubine (1993) at 8.0/10.
What are Chen Kaige’s most popular movies?
The Last Emperor, Farewell My Concubine, Killing Me Softly.
How many movies has Chen Kaige made?
40 films on TMDB, 31 as director, 9 as actor.