Zhang Yimou was a famous Chinese film director who had shot many highly acclaimed films. Here are all the films he has made:
Red Sorghums (1987)
Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
Heroes (1999)
Titanic (2001)
Alive (2004)
Ambush from All Sides (2000)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
8 Raise the Red Lantern (1991) (Sequel)
9. Talk It Out (1996)
Autumn Chrysanthemum's Lawsuit (1997)
Hero (1999) (Sequel)
The True Story of Hoodlum (1994)
Big Shot (1997)
14 Song Dynasty Punisher (1999)
My Father and Mother (2004)
Zhang Yimou's Olympic Dream (2008)
Happy Times (2010)
18. Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2011)
The Thirteen Beauties of Jinling (2008)
20 Three Shots at the Table (2006)
These are all of Zhang Yimou's movies. I hope they can be of help to you.
It contributes by expanding the world - view. The 'Made in Abyss' series has a vast and complex world, and 'Old Stories' can show different aspects of it. It can introduce new characters or events that are related to the main story, thus enriching the overall narrative. It might also give a better understanding of the history of the Abyss, which is crucial for a full appreciation of the main series.
The answer is yes. Made in Abyss began as a novel. This original form allowed the creator to lay out the core ideas and storylines that were later brought to life in other visual and narrative formats.
The Made in Abyss manga is on hiatus for now. Maybe the author needs time to flesh out the story or there could be other behind-the-scenes factors affecting the schedule.