Zhang Yimou’s films integrate national culture, social thinking, cultural roots and film innovation.
He persistently explores the potential of film language, pursues the strength of composition, richness of ideas and fullness of color. He uses unconventional screen shapes to give people a strong visual impact and achieve a unique artistic realm.
In the early days, Zhang Yimou was famous for directing literary films full of traditional Chinese culture. His artistic features are the realistic details and romantic themes that reflect each other. He is good at film color science and capturing the delicate and moving things in the inner world of characters.
The outstanding features of Zhang Yimou’s works are a profound understanding of China’s traditional feudal consciousness and a strong critical spirit, a strong sense of history and a sense of life embedded in them, a unique landscape of simple folk customs, and a rich cultural heritage. A eulogy and tribute to the female spirit of resistance.
He insists on the truth of life and the lyricism of narrative behind the strong colors and bold compositions. Zhang Yimou's ability lies in his ability to touch the heartstrings of the Chinese people strongly yet accurately, timely and ahead of time.
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In terms of supporting film talents, Zhang Yimou's popular "Mou Girl" is also the focus of the media and the public, and Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi are among the best.
In addition to movies, Zhang Yimou has many "side jobs". He has directed operas, ballets and the "Impression" series of large-scale real-life landscape performances that have become local tourism culture.
I have filmed official promotional videos for Beijing’s Olympic bid and Shanghai’s bid for the World Expo, as well as promotional videos for the Beijing Olympics emblem and torch. In addition, he has also shot advertisements, published books, designed commemorative stamps for the 60th anniversary of the National Day, served as the chief director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, etc.