Diao Yinan Chinese Filmmaker Profile

Diao Yinan is a Chinese film director and screenwriter born in Xi'an, China, in 1968. He has gained international recognition for his work in contemporary Chinese cinema.

Portrait of Chinese film director and screenwriter Diao Yinan — Diao Yinan

Filmmaking Career

Diao has contributed to the film industry primarily as a writer and director. Notable feature films directed and written by him include Night Train (2007) and Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014).

Awards and Recognition

At the 64th Berlin International Film Festival held in February 2014, Diao received the Golden Bear for Best Film for his work on Black Coal, Thin Ice.