About He Jianjun
Born 1960. He Jianjun is a Chinese film director, screenwriter and director.
He Jianjun (; born 1960 in Beijing ) is a Chinese film director and screenwriter. A graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, He is considered a leading voice in the so-called "Sixth Generation." He is occasionally credited under the name "He Yi." as well as a screenwriter for Chen Kaige's King of the Children, before his debut film, Red Beads, was released in 1993 to strong reviews in the west. Filmed in only twelve days, Red Beads was based on the experiences of one of He's classmates, who had a psychotic break.
Because of the blacklisting, He Jianjun had to smuggle out his next film, Postman for post-production.
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Who is He Jianjun?
Chinese film director and screenwriter
When was He Jianjun born?
He Jianjun was born in 1960 in Beijing.
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He Jianjun is a film director, screenwriter and director.
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He Jianjun is Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). He Jianjun. https://biography.guide/he-jianjun/
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