Director · Actor · Writer · Producer
Chen Kaige
38 credited titles on WatchWise
Chen Kaige (陈凯歌) is a Chinese film director born on born August 12, 1952. He is a leading figure of the fifth generation of Chinese cinema. His films are known for their visual flair and epic storytelling.
Associated lifetime gross
$1.0B
Combined reported budget
$279M
Gross / budget
3.6x
Bankability Index
46 / 100
Associated performance by genre
Worldwide gross by tagged contribution — US$.
Drama
$995M · 6 films · 83% hit
Thriller
$7.8M · 1 film · 0% hit
Bankability assessment
46/100Developing verified track record
Films measured × gross-vs-budget efficiency, weighted by billing prominence — lead roles and directing count fully, minor roles fractionally. Association, not attribution — not a claim that this individual caused the revenue.
Filmography cards
Each title carries role, budget, worldwide gross and commercial verdict.
2021 · Drama
The Battle at Lake Changjin
Director
B $200M | G $913M
Hit2009 · Drama
The Founding of a Republic
Minor role
B $10M | G $63M
Blockbuster1987 · Drama
The Last Emperor
Minor role
B $24M | G $44M
Profitable2005 · Drama
The Promise
Director
B $35M | G $31M
Broke even2010 · Drama
Sacrifice
Director
B $10M | G $29M
HitDirected (20)
Acted in (2)
Produced (1)
Titles are ones WatchWise has catalogued so far — not necessarily a complete filmography.
