Zhang Yimou quotes

Zhang Yimou is a renowned Chinese film director, producer, and writer, celebrated for his visually stunning and emotionally powerful films. His works often explore themes of Chinese history, culture, and human resilience, receiving international acclaim and numerous awards. He has also directed major events, such as the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Here are 21 of his quotes:

Under the big political umbrella, a man is just like a leaf in the ocean, with no control of his destiny and does not have any choice. (Zhang Yimou)
Piracy has destroyed the domestic market. View quote
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Only people have been through that miserable time will recall the pass from their deep memory. View quote
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Now a movie with 30 million returns would be something very incredible and the producer can only get 10 to 15 million. This is only 100 thousands US dollars. This is not enough! View quote
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To do art, one thing should always remember - subjects of people in misery have deep meanings. View quote
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I hope before I am getting too old and when my mind is still functioning, I can tell some better stories. View quote
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People have become shallower. They view spending, entertaining, seeking leisure and enjoying as the main objectives of their life. View quote
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This is my first wuxia movie and I must consider this before trying to make something with my own. View quote
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To survive is to win. View quote
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Time has changed and now is the age of spending. View quote
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You must know what you are capable of. (Zhang Yimou)
HERO is a combination of my personal feeling and the commercialism. View quote
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Wuxia is a fantasy world exists in everyone's mind. View quote
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The so-called commercialism includes elements like story, plots, rhythms and large big scenes. View quote
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I must stick with Chinese language films. View quote
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Ang Lee was educated in the West and his English is good. View quote
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People in misery is what most important in art. View quote
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I'm not Ang Lee who knows so much about western market and the taste of western audiences. View quote
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I am a fan of wuxia. View quote
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For over ten years I always had, but I don't speak English. View quote
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But I think we need the international market. (Zhang Yimou)

Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou - Image
Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: Chinese Director
Born: April 2, 1950
Quotes count: 21