Big Fish in China

Name: Big Fish in China
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1994-10-05
Duration: 55 min
Cast: Zhang Yimou, Gong Li

1994 · 55m

Documentary

Recording of the documentary 'Big Fish in China', a film looking at the work and life of Zhang Yimou, one of China's most famous film directors, and his leading lady and partner, Gong Li.

Cast

Zhang Yimou
Self
Gong Li
Self

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Production

Observer Film Company

Directed by

Peng Wenlan

Where to watch

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Released: October 5, 1994

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