Happy Times

Was born in Xian, China, in 1950, and was in elementary school during the Cultural Revolution of 1966. Forced to abandon his studies, he worked in the fields and at weaving factory. His interest led him to teach himself photography. He went to the Beijing Academy of Film. Internationally, he became the most well-known name of the so-called Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmaking. His debut as a director was in 1988 with Red Sorghum, shown at the 12th Mostra. He then made, among others, Raise the Red Lantern (1991), To Live (1994), Keep Cool (1997, 21st Mostra), Not One Less (1998, 23rd Mostra), The Road Home (1999, 24th Mostra), Happy Times Motel (2000, 26th Mostra), Hero (2002, 28th Mostra), House of Flying Daggers (2004) and The Curse of the Golden Flower (2006, 31st Mostra). He also directed the opening and ending ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games, in Beijing.

43ª MOSTRA INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA

43ª MOSTRA INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA