Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou is a renowned Chinese film director, often celebrated as a "national master" for his contributions to cinema, including internationally acclaimed films like *Raise the Red Lantern* and *House of Flying Daggers*. He is currently newsworthy due to the release of his latest film, *Scare Out*, a spy thriller produced under the direct supervision and technical guidance of China's Ministry of State Security. This marks the first time the ministry has directly supervised a film, making the project particularly noteworthy. *Scare Out* is based on real-life counter-espionage cases and is anticipated to be a major Lunar New Year holiday film. Additionally, Zhang Yimou's wife, Chen Ting, who is 31 years his junior and largely unknown to the public, recently garnered attention after appearing at the film's Beijing premiere.