Zhang Yimou's new films included One Second and Firm as a Rock. " One Second " was a feature film starred by Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun, and Fan Wei. It was released in mainland China on November 27,2020. The film was adapted from Yan Geling's novel," How to Know a Criminal." It told the story of a father who lost his daughter and a girl who lost her fatherly love. Firm as a Rock was a police film. The exact plot and cast had not been announced yet, but the trailer showed that the film would be released in 2020. These two films marked Zhang Yimou's return in 2020, bringing anticipation and excitement to the audience.
Zhang Yimou's new films were " 20 " and " Self-defense." Among them," The 20th Law " was scheduled to be released on the first day of the Chinese New Year. It was a realistic comedy film that talked about the justice behind the " justifiable self-defense " law. The film was starred by Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, and Zhao Liying. As for " Just Cause," there was only information about the title and the lead actors, Xu Zheng and Ma Li. There was no specific release date or plot introduction. Therefore, more details about " Just Cause Self-Defense " were still unclear.
Zhang Yimou's 2011 new film was " The 20th." The movie was scheduled to be released on the first day of the Chinese New Year, and a trailer and poster had already been released. The movie was launched from the perspective of Han Ming, a temporary prosecutor, depicting the lives of ordinary people in difficult situations. The film had a strong cast, including Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying, Gao Ye, and many other capable actors. " 20 " was a work full of realism. By describing the axiom and human feelings behind the law of " justifiable defense " in the 20th article of the criminal law, the audience could deeply think about the meaning and extension of this legal clause. The movie would be released during the Spring Festival in 2024.
Zhang Yimou's new films, Sniper and Over the Cliff, had already released their first trailer. " Sniper " was a movie set in the context of the War to Resist the United States and Assist Korea. It told the story of a sniper from the Chinese volunteer army who carried out a tenacious rescue when there was a huge gap in armaments between the enemy and himself. " Over the Cliff " was a spy film set in the chaotic times of the last century. It told the story of a team's mission to obtain evidence of Japan's anti-human experiments. Both movies had a strong cast and an exciting plot, which aroused the audience's anticipation. The specific release time and more details needed to be further announced by the officials.
" Rule 20 " was a film directed by Zhang Yimou. The film showcased Director Zhang Yimou's high artistic standards and narrative skills, and brought a new breakthrough in the subject matter and perspective. In the plot, the movie told a story about law, justice, and humanity. Through a complicated case, it explored the conflict and tension between the legal provisions and the ways of the world. The performance of the actors was also one of the highlights of the movie. They used their superb acting skills to perfectly present the character's personality and emotional state. In addition," article 20 " also boldly used three heartbreaking scenes, emphasizing the importance of the law to maintain " fairness and justice " by showing the weakness of the weak. The movie was also a success at the box office, breaking through the 1.5 billion box office. In general, Zhang Yimou's " 20 " was a thought-provoking film that demonstrated the director's talent and pursuit of realism.
Zhang Yimou was a famous film director in China. His films covered many types and topics. His first film was Red Sorghums, based on Mo Yan's novel Red Sorghums. The film won the Golden Bear Award at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival and made Zhang Yimou famous. He also directed many classic films, such as Raise the Red Lantern and Alive. In addition, he also directed a spy movie, Over the Cliff, in 2021. Zhang Yimou's films were famous for their high sense of formality and deep excavation of Chinese traditional culture. He was one of the most influential film directors in China and also the organizer of the Olympic Games.
Zhang Yimou's latest film was 'Firm as a Monolith.' This was a police and bandit blockbuster, centered around the police Su Jianming investigating a criminal case with undercurrents. The film was released on National Day this year. Director Zhang Yimou and the film's main actors, Lei Jiayin, Zhang Guoli, Yu Hewei, Sun Yizhou, and Li Naiwen, appeared at the press conference. This movie was Zhang Yimou's first attempt at a modern, cold, and urban style. In addition, Zhang Yimou also had two new films in the works," The River Is Red " and " The 20th Decree," which were a mystery film in ancient times and a film related to " justifiable self-defense ".
Zhang Yimou's new film," The 20th," had been seriously underestimated at the box office. Although the film received a lot of attention, with a profound theme, excellent production, and excellent cast, it did not perform well in terms of attendance and box office. The audience and the film critics had a heated discussion about this, thinking that the film should have greater "ambition" and higher expectations. However, the specific reason was not mentioned in the search results provided, so it was impossible to know the specific reason for the underestimation of the box office.
" A New Look " was a creative New Year show directed by Zhang Yimou. It was performed at the Spring Festival Gala of the Central Radio and Television Station in 2024. The program used dialect singing and dance images to interpret the various methods of "noodles", showing the diverse charm of Chinese culture. The performers in the program included the Black Scattered Band, Li Liangjie, Bai Jugang, Zeng Shunxi, etc. This creative and festive folk dance show brought surprise and joy to the audience.
" A New Way " was a creative show at the Spring Festival Gala of the Central Radio and Television Station in 2024, directed by Zhang Yimou. In the program, singers such as Black Scatter, Li Liangjie, Bai Jugang, Zeng Shunxi, etc. participated in the performance. At the same time, Hu Ge, Tang Yan, Xin Zhilei, Chen Long, etc. from the " Flower " crew also participated in the performance. This program used dialect singing and dance images to interpret the various methods of "noodles", displaying the diverse charm of Chinese culture. Zhang Yimou's creativity and talent made this program unique, bringing joy and new year to the audience.
Zhang Yimou had many new films, including Just Defense, One Second, Sniper, Firm as a Rock, and 20.