Zhang Jizhong, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Zhang Jizhong

Chinese film director

Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1951

Place of Birth: Yantai, Shandong, China

Profession: film director, television actor

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Zhang Jizhong (born May 23, 1951) is a Chinese film producer, director, teacher, and writer.
He is known as one of the more prominent television producers in China.
His best known productions include the CCTV adaptations of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, namely Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Water Margin, as well as adaptations of Louis Cha's wuxia novels.
He is also known for building large film cities with the support of local government authorities, sets that have later been developed into tourist attractions. Zhang's adaptations of Louis Cha's works are somewhat controversial in China.
Reception to these productions are generally mixed as some feel his productions are largely overblown, muddled and bombastic, while others champion his large budget and use of scenic locations.