Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1951) is an internationally acclaimed Chinese filmmaker and former cinematographer, and one of the best known of the Fifth Generation of Chinese film directors. He made his directorial debut in 1987 with the film Red Sorghum. One of Zhang's recurrent themes is a celebration of the resilience, even the stubbornness, of Chinese people in the face of hardships and adversities, a theme which has occurred from To Live (1994) through to Not One Less (1999). His works are particularly noted for their usage of colour, as can be seen in his early trilogy (like Raise the Red Lantern) or in his wuxia films such as Hero and House of Flying Daggers. (via Wikipedia)

About Zhang Yimou

Spouse: Hua Xie

Occupation: Film director, producer, cinematographer and actor

Name: Zhang Yimou

Birthplace: Xi'an, China

Awards: BSFC Award for Best Director
1991 Raise the Red Lantern
BAFTA Best Film not in the English Language
1992 The Story of Qiu Ju
NSFC Award for Best Director
2004 House of Flying Daggers
2004 Hero ; House of Flying Daggers
1999 Not One Less
1994 To Live
1987 Red Sorghum
Silver Lion
Golden Lion
Golden Bear