How did Zhang Yimou, once a photographer, become an internationally renowned director?

The main reason for this is that Zhang Yimou wants to break through himself. At that time, many domestic entertainment industries were just emerging, and everyone was exploring. In order to create more good works, people's thoughts were still at an old stage, and they had to make something different to break through the old ideas.

Director Zhang Yimou really took this into consideration, so he didn't want to continue to be an actor. He decided to switch to directing. He is eager to change the history of China films and promote the progress of culture and times. Although seemingly out of reach, there is always a flame stirring in his heart. Zhang Yimou doesn't want to regret giving up, and continues to be a photographer, because what photos can convey is limited after all, and only works are dynamic step by step.

Zhang Yimou used to be Chen Kaige's assistant. When filming Yellow Land, Zhang Yimou took a photo to make them stand out in the international film festival. Because of that photo, Zhang Yimou won various photography awards, and Chen Kaige also attracted the attention of the international film circle. It was also because of this opportunity that Zhang Yimou discovered his new talent. He wants to be not only a little assistant, but also a photographer. He wants to make a film that will show his works to the whole world.

So Zhang Yimou chose to experience the life of an actor first. He starred in "Old Well" and his journey seemed to be smooth. With this film, he won the Golden Rooster Award and Hundred Flowers Award. At the same time, it also established his position in China film industry. He is not satisfied with the present situation. In order to break through and create better works, he began to look for his own style and color. A year later, with a film "Red Sorghum", he gained a firm foothold in the film industry in China. The full screen of red is like Zhang Yimou's character, extreme but not extreme. This is Zhang Yimou, who has been constantly breaking through and seeking to create him today.