Zhao Xiaoding
Chinese photographer and cinematographer (born 1968)
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Zhao Xiaoding (Mandarin pronunciation: [ʈʂâu̯ ɕi̯àu̯tíŋ]) is a Chinese photographer and cinematographer. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film House of Flying Daggers (2004).
Born30 September 1968
Beijing, China
OccupationsCinematographer, photographer
Zhao Xiaoding | |||||||
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| Born | 30 September 1968 Beijing, China | ||||||
| Occupations | Cinematographer, photographer | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 趙小丁 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 赵小丁 | ||||||
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 1992 | Divorce Wars | Chen Guoxing | |
| 1993 | Temporary Dad | ||
| Sub-Husband | |||
| 1994 | Fools in Love | ||
| 2002 | Spring Subway | Zhang Yibai | With Gao Fei |
| 2004 | House of Flying Daggers[1] | Zhang Yimou | |
| 2005 | Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles | ||
| 2006 | Curse of the Golden Flower | ||
| 2008 | Kung Fu Dunk | Kevin Chu | |
| The Children of Huangshi | Roger Spottiswoode | ||
| An Empress and the Warriors | Ching Siu-tung | ||
| 2009 | A Simple Noodle Story | Zhang Yimou | |
| 2011 | The Flowers of War | ||
| 2014 | Coming Home | ||
| 2016 | The Great Wall | With Stuart Dryburgh | |
| 2017 | Once Upon a Time | Himself Anthony LaMolinara |
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| 2018 | Shadow | Zhang Yimou | |
| 2019 | Only Cloud Knows | Feng Xiaogang | |
| 2021 | Cliff Walkers | Zhang Yimou | |
| 2022 | Snipers | ||
| 2026 | Scare Out |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Academy Awards | Best Cinematography | House of Flying Daggers | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| Boston Society of Film Critics | Best Cinematography | Won | ||
| National Society of Film Critics Awards | Best Cinematography | Won | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Cinematography | Won |
