
Chen Kaige
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 12, 1952
- Birthplace
- Beijing, China
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.
Filmography

Flowers from the Ashes TBA
Director
- Swan Song
Swan Song TBA
Director

The Making of Farewell My Concubine TBA
as Self

The Volunteers: Peace at Last 2025
Director, Writer

The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death 2024
Director, Writer

The Volunteers: To the War 2023
Director

Changjin, Changjin 2022
as Self

The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge 2022
Producer, Director

The Battle at Lake Changjin 2021
Executive Producer, Director

Shu Zhen 2020
Director

My People, My Country 2019
Director

Legend of the Demon Cat 2017
Director, Writer

China's Megatomb Revealed 2016
Director

Monk Comes Down the Mountain 2015
Screenplay, Director

Caught in the Web 2012
Director, Writer

A Special Day 2012
as Self

The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven 2012
as 东海龙王

Sacrifice 2010
Director, Screenplay

The Founding of a Republic 2009
as Feng Yuxiang

Forever Enthralled 2008
Director, Screenplay

Turandot di Giacomo Puccini 2008
Director

One 2008th 2008
Director

Turandot 2008
Stage Director

To Each His Own Cinema 2007
Director

The Promise 2005
Director, Writer

Shiny Stars, Rusty Red 2003
as Himself

Together 2002
as Professor Yu, Screenplay, Director

100 Flowers Hidden Deep 2002
Director

Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet 2002
Director

Killing Me Softly 2002
Director

The Emperor and the Assassin 1998
as Lu Buwei, Director, Writer, Producer

Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema 1998
as Self

Temptress Moon 1996
Director, Story

Farewell My Concubine 1993
Director

Life on a String 1991
Director, Screenplay

New Chinese Cinema 1989
Actor

The Last Emperor 1987
as Captain of Imperial Guard

King of the Children 1987
Director, Writer

The Big Parade 1986
Director

Forced Take-off 1984
Director

Yellow Earth 1984
Director, Screenplay
Credits from TMDB.