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Zhang Yimou to co-direct "Lady Yang"

Zhang Yimou to co-direct "Lady Yang"

4 Sep – It was revealed that famed Chinese director Zhang Yimou will be participating in the filming of new movie, "Lady Yang" (also known as "Yang Gui Fei").

According to a report on CRI website, the "Red Sorghum" director recently made an appearance at the movie's launch event that was held in Beijing and revealed that he will be co-directing the historical epic along with fellow Chinese filmmaker, Tian Zhuangzhuang of "The Warrior And The Wolf" fame.

Meanwhile, Fan Bingbing will be playing the titular character that is based on the legendary Yang Yuhuan – the beloved royal concubine of Emperor Xuanzong during his reign in the Tang Dynasty.

The movie will also star veteran artiste Joan Chen, Hong Kong singer-actor Leon Lai, as well as rising star Wu Chun and is scheduled for release in 2014.