Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou (April 2, 1950 -), Chinese director and actor. In 1987, he played the protagonist of "Old Well" and won the Best Actor at the Tokyo Film Festival. He later became a leading figure in the fifth generation of directors. His early films were often based on his hometown of Shaanxi and the Guanzhong dialect. His representative works include "Red Sorghum", "Ju Dou", "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", "Alive", "Raise the Red Lantern", "My Father and Mother" and "Return". In addition to films, he also directed the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.