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CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Director Zhang Yimou (2nd R), actress Ma Li (2nd L), actor Lei Jiayin (1st R) and Liu Yaowen pose for a group photo on the red carpet of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-MACAO-INT'L COMEDY FESTIVAL-OPENING (CN)

(240312) -- MACAO, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Directors Zhang Yimou (2nd, L), Ning Hao (1st, L), and film artists Shen Teng (2nd, R), Ma Li attend a dialogue during the Macao International Comedy Festival in south China's Macao, March 11, 2024. The first Macao International Comedy Festival began here on Monday with various comedy films and theater plays from multiple cultures ready for the audience. TO GO WITH "1st Macao int'l comedy festival begins amidst joy" (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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China Box Office Reach 54.9 Billion Chinese Yuan in 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 22, 2023 - Fans line up at a cinema to watch director Zhang Yimou's "Full River Red" in Shanghai, China, January 22, 2023. On January 4, 2024, statistics from the State Film Administration showed that China's movie box office in 2023 was 54.915 billion Chinese Yuan.

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China Box Office Reach 54.9 Billion Chinese Yuan in 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 22, 2023 - Fans watch director Zhang Yimou's "Full River Red" at a cinema in Shanghai, China, January 22, 2023. On January 4, 2024, statistics from the State Film Administration showed that China's movie box office in 2023 was 54.915 billion Chinese Yuan.

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China Box Office Reach 54.9 Billion Chinese Yuan in 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 22, 2023 - Fans line up at a cinema to watch director Zhang Yimou's "Full River Red" in Shanghai, China, January 22, 2023. On January 4, 2024, statistics from the State Film Administration showed that China's movie box office in 2023 was 54.915 billion Chinese Yuan.

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China Box Office Reach 54.9 Billion Chinese Yuan in 2023

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - Fans attend the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023. On January 4, 2024, statistics from the State Film Administration showed that China's movie box office in 2023 was 54.915 billion Chinese Yuan.

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JAPAN-TOKYO-TIFF-CHINESE DIRECTOR-ZHANG YIMOU-LIFETIME AWARD

(231025) -- TOKYO, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Chinese director Zhang Yimou at the opening ceremony of the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "Tokyo International Film Festival kicks off as China's Zhang Yimou wins lifetime award" (Xinhua/Zhong Ya)

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen (L) attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen (M) attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen (M) attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen (M) attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen (M) attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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Actress Joan Chen Attends Film Under the Light Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - (FILE) Actress Joan Chen attends the premiere of director Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Light" in Shanghai, China, September 28, 2023.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-GOLDEN PANDA AWARDS (CN)

(230921) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yimou, a renowned Chinese director and chairman of the inaugural Golden Panda Awards jury, attends the inaugural Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 20, 2023. The inaugural Golden Panda Awards, an international cultural initiative honoring achievements in the fields of film, TV, documentary and animation, were announced on Wednesday. Hosted by southwest China's Sichuan Province, home of the giant panda, the Golden Panda Awards will take place every two years. The award show received a total of 7,024 film and television works as submissions, with 4,927 international submissions. Among the 90 nominated works, 53 were overseas entries. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CULTURE FORUM (CN)

(230914) -- BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artist Zhang Yimou delivers a speech at the 2023 Beijing Culture Forum in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 14, 2023. The 2023 Beijing Culture Forum opened on Thursday in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Beijing int'l film festival provides global filmmakers access to Chinese market

STORY: Beijing int'l film festival provides global filmmakers access to Chinese market DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the film festival 2. STANDUP (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the film festival 4. VOICEOVER 1 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHA DAN, Deputy Director of Beijing Film Panorama of Beijing Int'l Film Festival 6. VOICEOVER 2 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN SUKANJANAJTEE, Minister of the Thai Embassy in China 8. VOICEOVER 3 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG JIANXIN, Chinese film director and producer 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG YIMOU, Chinese film director STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent "This is the 13th Beijing International Film Festival. What are the highlights of the festival? What opportunities will it bring to filmmakers and indu

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CHINA-BEIJING-INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-RED CARPET (CN)

(230421) -- BEIJING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jury members of Tiantan Awards Zhang Yimou (3rd L), Stanley Kwan (2nd R), Nadav Lapid (1st L), Pimpaka Towira (1st R), Zhang Songwen (3rd R) and Zhou Dongyu pose for a group photo on the red carpet of the 13th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, April 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-RED CARPET (CN)

(230421) -- BEIJING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jury members of Tiantan Awards Zhang Yimou (3rd L), Stanley Kwan (2nd R), Nadav Lapid (1st R), Pimpaka Towira (2nd L), Zhang Songwen (1st L) and Zhou Dongyu walk on the red carpet of the 13th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, April 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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China's box office makes strong comeback over holiday

STORY: China's box office makes strong comeback over holiday DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cinemas and audience STORYLINE: After enduring the negative impact of COVID-19, China's cinemas welcomed crowds of movie-goers during the Spring Festival holiday. This is the first Spring Festival holiday after the recent adjustment of the country's response to the virus. The week-long holiday ends on Friday. It is usually a lucrative moviegoing period in China. The holiday box office sold 126 million tickets as of 7 p.m. Friday, generating a whopping revenue of 6.65 billion yuan (about 982 million U.S. dollars), according to box office tracker Maoyan. The earnings overtook that of the same holiday last year, making this year's Spring Festival holiday the second highest-grossing to date. Topping the holiday box office chart was the twist-filled "Full River Red," Zhang Yimou's first foray into the "suspense plus comedy" genre. Xinhua

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Zhang Yimou

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Chinese film director Zhang Yimou in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2005

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Zhang Yimou

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Chinese film director Zhang Yimou during an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2005

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China's Zhang receives Fukuoka Asian Culture Grand Prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - File photo shows acclaimed Chinese film director Zhang Yimou who received the grand prize at the 13th Fukuoka Asian Culture Prizes presentation ceremony in Fukuoka City on Sept. 19.

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Units, individuals honored for contributions to Beijing Olympic, Paralympic Winter Games

STORY: Units, individuals honored for contributions to Beijing Olympic, Paralympic Winter Games DATELINE: April 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU DAJING, Chinese short-track skater 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUI WENJING and HAN CONG, Chinese figure skating pair skaters 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GU AILING, Chinese freestyle skier 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG YIMOU, Chief director of opening and closing ceremonies for Beijing 2022 STORYLINE: Chinese authorities on Friday honored 148 units and 148 individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU DAJING, Chinese short-track skater "Not only athletes, every volunteer, every person who contributed to Beijing 2022 also participated in the Games. Beijing 2022 was successful. Although it was only about two months, many people made a lot of efforts toward

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Xinhua Headlines: Rural children's choir sings its way onto Olympic stage

(220210) -- BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yimou, director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, poses for a group photo with Malanhua Children's Choir before a rehearsal at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)

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(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Zhang Yimou (L) and Wang Xiaojie attend the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Zhang Yimou (L) and Li Xinggang attend the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Zhang Yimou runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Zhang Yimou runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(Beijing 2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY(CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Zhang Yimou (L) receives a torch with its fuel system dismantled as a souvenir after attending the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb.2, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-FILM-34TH GOLDEN ROOSTER AWARDS-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(211231) -- XIAMEN, Dec. 31, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yimou wins the Best Director Award for the film "Cliff Walkers" at the awarding ceremony of the 34th China Film Golden Rooster Awards in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 30, 2021. The awarding ceremony of the 34th China Film Golden Rooster Awards was held in Xiamen on Thursday. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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China's Zhang receives Fukuoka Asian Culture Grand Prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - File photo shows acclaimed Chinese film director Zhang Yimou who received the grand prize at the 13th Fukuoka Asian Culture Prizes presentation ceremony in Fukuoka City on Sept. 19. (Kyodo)

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Qin Junjie, Ye Liu, Gong Li & Jay Chou Characters: ,Crown Prince Wan, & Prince Jai Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Chow Yun-Fat Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Gong Li, Li Man & Chow Yun-Fat Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Gong Li Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Ninja Assassins Ambush Scene Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Maidens Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Chow Yun-Fat Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Corridor Scene Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Chow Yun-Fat Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Li Man Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Qin Junjie, Jay Chou & Chow Yun-Fat Characters: ,Prince Jai & Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Jay Chou Characters: Prince Jai Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Gong Li Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Gong Li Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Gong Li Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006