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Chinese filmmaker breaks ground in IMAX 4k

[2014-03-13 19:46]

Zhang Yimou's new film, Return, will be in IMAX 4k, the first domestic film to use the technology.

Fifth-generation filmmakers mourn death of 'Godfather'

[2014-03-10 15:20]

China's well-known "fifth-generation" directors gathered at the Beijing Film Academy to mourn their respected teacher Wu Tianming on March 10, expressing gratitude and respect for the "Godfather" of China's film industry in the 1980s.

When the crowd bays for blood

[2014-01-18 08:01]

China's most eminent filmmaker has become a victim - of a lynch mob that carries the banner of equality more than of a national policy whose implementation is constantly fine-tuned.

Zhang Yimou fined 7.48 mln for birth violations

[2014-01-14 09:20]

Renowned Chinese film director Zhang Yimou will be fined 7.48 million yuan (about $1.23 million) for violating China's family planning policy.

Director Zhang apologizes for violating policy

[2013-12-30 00:34]

The Chinese director who dazzled the world in 2008 with his Olympics opening ceremony apologized on Sunday for violating the family planning policy.

Zhang's case to follow the law

[2013-12-10 13:53]

Family planning authorities will handle the birth violations of film director Zhang Yimou in accordance with legal procedures.

Why is filmmaker treated partially?

[2013-12-06 07:19]

Film director Zhang Yimou's studio issued an open letter on Sunday admitting that Zhang had three children, two sons and one daughter.

Director sued over family planning breach

[2013-12-06 07:14]

Two lawyers filed a public interest lawsuit against film director Zhang Yimou on Thursday for his violation of the family planning policy.

Director's paternity sparks debate

[2013-12-03 08:12]

Family planning authorities confirmed on Monday that Zhang Yimou fathered three children out of wedlock.

China to grill Zhang Yimou's agent

[2013-11-30 14:43]

Authorities will question the agent Zhang Yimou after the film director went missing following allegations he had fathered seven children, a breach of family planning policy.

Director Zhang goes 'missing'

[2013-11-21 04:48]

Authorities were unable to locate Zhang Yimou, one of China's best-known movie directors, to investigate allegations that he has at least seven children.

Zhang Yimou embarks on 'Return'

[2013-09-18 10:45]

Director Zhang Yimou has begun shooting "Gui Lai" ("Return"), his first film since splitting from his long-time filmmaking partner, Zhang Weiping.
Zhang Yimou, Gong Li reunite in new project

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