34 Quotes by Zhang Yimou

My directing principle is to tone in with Tan Dun's music. I'll adopt a dichotomy to demonstrate his (the emperor's) historic achievements and faults while probing into the loneliness as a king deep in his mind.

My understanding of opera is like how foreigners look at Peking opera. Love it but have no deep understanding.

We in urgent need of sound advice from foreigners.

I've promised not to direct any films in the next two years so as to make full preparations for the Olympics.

The young people are rather interested in watching the American feature films, ... But over time they found that the nature of all these films is kind of alike. They would like to see more variety of these American movies.

I'm sure over time it will have a mutual effect or influence with the movie industry people in both countries. It is advisable for the movie industry of both countries to compare notes to compete even and to prosper,

I'm very honored to become executive director of the ceremonies.

Hong Kong should really work together ... to make some genuine films, for example, some internationally popular action movies,

The Chinese government has a strong resolve and determination to crack down on pirating. This allows greater access to legitimate business rather than movies coming from a back door.