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Chen Kaige
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Chen Kaige

Actor · born August 12, 1952

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Chen Kaige is a Chinese filmmaker. A leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese directors, Chen is known for his visual flair and epic storytelling. For Farewell My Concubine (1993), Chen became the first Chinese director to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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  1. ~41Named Palme d'Or1993
  2. ~41Notable work: Farewell My Concubine1993

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