Veteran mainland Chinese director Zhang Yimou is set to receive two prestigious honors at the upcoming Asian Film Awards ceremony. He will be recognized with a lifetime achievement award as well as a separate prize for directing the highest-grossing Asian film of 2023.
The Asian Film Awards organizers highlighted Zhang's remarkable career, noting his previous accolades such as the Asian film contribution award in 2010 and the best director award in 2021. Zhang expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing his dedication to filmmaking and his commitment to continuous improvement.
