What level of director is Zhang Yimou?

Zhang Yimou is one of the top directors in China. His level is very high. His works are not only highly productive, but also of high quality. Many of his works have been nominated or won awards at prestigious film festivals at home and abroad. . From films such as "Red Sorghum", "Raise the Red Lantern" and "Alive" in the 1980s and 1990s, to the later "Return" and "One Second". In addition, in terms of musicals, Zhang Yimou also directed the famous Italian opera "Turandot" and launched the "Impression" series, which has been widely praised so far.