Young Kai Ge

Author: Chen Kaige
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: This book is the autobiography of the renowned film director Chen Kaige. It begins when he was admitted to Beijing No. 4 High School at the age of 13 in 1965 and ends when he completed his down-to-earth work life in the Yunnan Construction in 1971. This was a period when the Cultural Revolution was in full swing, reaching its peak of madness and about to turn into its opposite. It was also a phase of a teenager's growth and development, as his thoughts gradually matured. The author offers profound insights, elegant prose, and a personal perspective.