Film director, producer, actor, teacher and writer
Years active
1981–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
張紀中
Simplified Chinese
张纪中
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin
Zhāng Jìzhōng
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping
Zoeng1 Gei2 Zung1
Musical career
Also known as
"Beardy"
Musical artist
In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.
Zhang Jizhong (born May 23, 1951) is a Chinese film producer, director, teacher, and writer. He is known as one of the more prominent television producers in China.[1] His best known productions include the CCTV adaptations of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, namely Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Water Margin, as well as adaptations of Louis Cha's wuxia novels. He is also known for building large film cities with the support of local government authorities, sets that have later been developed into tourist attractions.
Zhang's adaptations of Louis Cha's works are somewhat controversial in China. Reception to these productions are generally mixed as some feel his productions are largely overblown, muddled and bombastic, while others champion his large budget and use of scenic locations.[2][3][4][5]
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