Pulse of Cinema
Chen Kaige portrait

Chen Kaige

9 films

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.

Where to Start with Chen Kaige

Chen Kaige appears in 9 films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Farewell My Concubine, Together, Yellow Earth, a strong place to start exploring Chen Kaige's work.

Farewell My Concubine 84

Farewell My Concubine

1993
Together 72

Together

2002
Yellow Earth 71

Yellow Earth

1984

Chen Kaige: Films 9

Farewell My Concubine 84

Farewell My Concubine

1993
Yellow Earth 71

Yellow Earth

1984
King of the Children 68

King of the Children

1987
Life on a String 67

Life on a String

1991
The Emperor and the Assassin 71

The Emperor and the Assassin

1998
Together 72

Together

2002
Temptress Moon 68

Temptress Moon

1996
Caught in the Web 66

Caught in the Web

2012
Forever Enthralled 67

Forever Enthralled

2008

Frequent Collaborators

Gong Li Gong Li 3 films together Wang Xueqi Wang Xueqi 3 films together Chen Hong Chen Hong 3 films together Leslie Cheung Leslie Cheung 2 films together Zhang Fengyi Zhang Fengyi 2 films together Ying Da Ying Da 1 film together