On September 15, 2021, Zhang Xihe, a well-known director of Emei Film Studio, passed away at the age of 86. His main works are "Emei Flying Bandit", "Dawn Gunshot", "The Mystery of the Two-Headed Eagle", "Legend of Daliangshan", etc. In the eyes of many fans, Zhang Xihe's style is simple and natural, and he attaches great importance to the ornamentation of the works.
In 1985, "Emei Flying Thief" was released, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year, selling more than 300 copies, and Zhang Xihe was also known as a "best-selling" director. He once modestly said: "'Emei Flying Thief' is my first independent director's study, no experience, welcome peers and audiences to give more advice." ”
"Emei Flying Thief" is a criminal investigation film directed by Zhang Xihe, starring Xia Zongyou and Ma Shuchao. This film is based on Zhou Na's reportage "Emei Cultural Relics Theft Case", which tells the story of the public security organ investigators who detected the theft of cultural relics from the Emei Mountain Cultural Relics Management Office.
Zhang Xihe profile introduction
Zhang Xihe (March 1935 – September 13, 2021) was born in Yongchuan County, Sichuan (present-day Yongchuan District, Chongqing). Director of Emei Film Studio, member of China Filmmakers Association.
He has worked as an actor, reporter and editor in Sichuan Provincial Repertory Theatre, Chengdu Repertory Theatre and Chengdu People's Radio. In 1975, he was transferred to Emei Film Studio, where he served as an assistant director in the films "Advancing into the Central Plains", "Feng", and "Heroes From Ancient Times to Teenagers", and then independently directed films such as "Emei Flying Bandits", "Dawn Gunshots", "Legend of Daliangshan", "Illegal Gun Bearers" and many TV series.
On September 13, 2021, Zhang Xihe passed away at the age of 86.
Chinese name: Zhang Xihe
Nationality: Chinese
Date of birth: March, 1935
Died: September 13, 2021
Occupation: actor, journalist, editor
Birthplace: Yongchuan County, Sichuan
Representative works: The Mystery of the Defendant Mountain Bar, The Two-Headed Eagle
Top attendance: "Emei Flying Thief"
Director Zhang Xihe's life experience
Zhang Xihe has worked as an actor, journalist and editor in the Sichuan Provincial Repertory Theatre, Chengdu Repertory Theatre and Chengdu People's Radio.
In 1975, he was transferred to Emei Film Studio. He served as an assistant director in the films "Advancing into the Central Plains", "Maple", and "Heroes from Ancient Times to Teenagers". After independently directing films such as "Emei Flying Thief", "Young Friend", "The Mystery of the Two-Headed Eagle", "Legend of Daliangshan", "Illegal Gun Bearer" and other films, as well as TV series such as "Choice", "C3 Project", "Dark Devil's Diamond Corsage", "Bloody Macho", "Financial Dream" and so on. The attendance rate of "Emei Flying Thief" reached the first place in 1986.
Director Zhang Xihe's main works
Zhang Xihe's style is simple and natural, and he attaches great importance to the ornamentation of his works.
Source: Straits Network Synthesis