Zhang Yimou Quotes

"House of Flying Daggers."
-Zhang Yimou

"The young people are rather interested in watching the American feature films, ... But over time they found that the nature of all these films is kind of alike. They would like to see more variety of these American movies."
-Zhang Yimou

"People here [in America] are interested in seeing more Chinese movies."
-Zhang Yimou

"I'm sure over time it will have a mutual effect or influence with the movie industry people in both countries. It is advisable for the movie industry of both countries to compare notes to compete even and to prosper."
-Zhang Yimou

"The Owl and the Pussycat."
-Zhang Yimou

"Asian films are surging right now. TIFF, one of the biggest film festivals in Asia, will further vitalize Asian films and promote cultural exchanges between [Asian filmmakers and their counterparts] in other parts of the world."
-Zhang Yimou

"The Chinese government has a strong resolve and determination to crack down on pirating. This allows greater access to legitimate business rather than movies coming from a back door."
-Zhang Yimou

"My understanding of opera is like how foreigners look at Peking opera. Love it but have no deep understanding."
-Zhang Yimou