Chen Kaige

Directing • 69 Credits

Biography

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.

🎬 Directed Titles (32)

Directorial Filmography
Farewell My Concubine

Farewell My Concubine

1993 ⭐ 4.0
Killing Me Softly

Killing Me Softly

2002 ⭐ 2.8
To Each His Own Cinema

To Each His Own Cinema

2007 ⭐ 3.2
The Battle at Lake Changjin

The Battle at Lake Changjin

2021 ⭐ 3.2
The Promise

The Promise

2005 ⭐ 2.8
Monk Comes Down the Mountain

Monk Comes Down the Mountain

2015 ⭐ 2.6
Legend of the Demon Cat

Legend of the Demon Cat

2017 ⭐ 3.1
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

2022 ⭐ 3.1
The Emperor and the Assassin

The Emperor and the Assassin

1998 ⭐ 3.5
My People, My Country

My People, My Country

2019 ⭐ 3.3
Together

Together

2002 ⭐ 3.5
Yellow Earth

Yellow Earth

1984 ⭐ 3.6
Sacrifice

Sacrifice

2010 ⭐ 3.0
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet

Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet

2002 ⭐ 3.4
Temptress Moon

Temptress Moon

1996 ⭐ 3.4
Caught in the Web

Caught in the Web

2012 ⭐ 3.4
Forever Enthralled

Forever Enthralled

2008 ⭐ 3.1
King of the Children

King of the Children

1987 ⭐ 3.5
The Volunteers: To the War

The Volunteers: To the War

2023 ⭐ 3.1
The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death

The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death

2024 ⭐ 3.3
Life on a String

Life on a String

1991 ⭐ 3.5
The Volunteers: Peace at Last

The Volunteers: Peace at Last

2025 ⭐ 4.1
China's Megatomb Revealed

China's Megatomb Revealed

2016 ⭐ 2.9
The Big Parade

The Big Parade

1986 ⭐ 3.0
Forced Take-off

Forced Take-off

1984 ⭐ 4.5
Flowers from the Ashes

Flowers from the Ashes

–
Shu Zhen

Shu Zhen

2020
One 2008th

One 2008th

2008
Turandot di Giacomo Puccini

Turandot di Giacomo Puccini

2008
100 Flowers Hidden Deep

100 Flowers Hidden Deep

2002
吕布与貂蝉

吕布与貂蝉

2001
风禾尽起张居正

风禾尽起张居正

–

✍️ Written & Story Credits (14)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
The Promise

The Promise

2005 ⭐ 2.8
Writer
Monk Comes Down the Mountain

Monk Comes Down the Mountain

2015 ⭐ 2.6
Screenplay
Legend of the Demon Cat

Legend of the Demon Cat

2017 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
The Emperor and the Assassin

The Emperor and the Assassin

1998 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Together

Together

2002 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Yellow Earth

Yellow Earth

1984 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Sacrifice

Sacrifice

2010 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Temptress Moon

Temptress Moon

1996 ⭐ 3.4
Story
Caught in the Web

Caught in the Web

2012 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Forever Enthralled

Forever Enthralled

2008 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
King of the Children

King of the Children

1987 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death

The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death

2024 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Life on a String

Life on a String

1991 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
The Volunteers: Peace at Last

The Volunteers: Peace at Last

2025 ⭐ 4.1
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (17)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Last Emperor

The Last Emperor

1987 ⭐ 3.8
as Captain of Imperial Guard
The Emperor and the Assassin

The Emperor and the Assassin

1998 ⭐ 3.5
as Lu Buwei
The Founding of a Republic

The Founding of a Republic

2009 ⭐ 2.7
as Feng Yuxiang
Together

Together

2002 ⭐ 3.5
as Professor Yu
The Grand Mansion Gate

The Grand Mansion Gate

2001 ⭐ 4.5
as 府衙差官
The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven

The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven

2012 ⭐ 3.7
as 东海龙王
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema

Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema

1998 ⭐ 2.8
as Self
Everybody Stand By

Everybody Stand By

2019 ⭐ 1.5
A Special Day

A Special Day

2012 ⭐ 2.6
as Self
Action

Action

2021 ⭐ 3.0
My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes

My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes

2019 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
Voice

Voice

2012 ⭐ 4.5
Changjin, Changjin

Changjin, Changjin

2022
as Self
New Chinese Cinema

New Chinese Cinema

1989
Shiny Stars, Rusty Red

Shiny Stars, Rusty Red

2003
as Himself
The Making of Farewell My Concubine

The Making of Farewell My Concubine

–
as Self
首届CMG中国电影盛典

首届CMG中国电影盛典

2026
as 艺术长青特别贡献