Zhang Yimou

Question 1

Zhang Yimou’s back ground

Answer 1

Born in 1951 in a family with suspect background
Was pulled out from highschool to labour in factories
1976: took cinematography course in Beijing Film Academy
Influenced by European art movies and Hollywood movies

Question 2

Key elements in Zhang Yimou’s films

Answer 2

Extravagant set in remote area, backed by government
Dealt with problem of people in their daily lives, problems women have to face in society
Personal style: strong female lead actress, use of bright and lush colour, stories working on allegorical level
Adaptation of published novels
Facing censorship

Question 3

Zhang Yimou’s films

Answer 3

Red Sorghum 1987, Raised the Red Lantern 1991, The Story of Qiu Ju 1992, To Live 1994

Question 4

Chen Kaige:

Answer 4

Yellow Earth 1984, Farewell my Concubine 1993

Question 5

Tian Zhuangzhuang

Answer 5

On the Hunting Ground 1985, The Horse Thief 1986, The Blue Kite 1993

Question 6

Wu Tianming

Answer 6

Old Well 1987