In the article that I found, the director of Hero, Zhang Yimou, gives an interview on his latest film, House of Flying Daggers. Also in this interview Yimou answers questions pertaining to the censorship and criticism that he has faced for making many of the movies he is known for. With the People's Revolution, Chinese film directors have faced censorship by the governement, therefore restricting what they can show in Chinese culture. Many films are now more marketed towards Western audiences. Another point that he makes is how the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon affected the success of his films. Yimou also answers the question as to why his films usually feature strong female leads.
Your films always feature strong female leads.
Yimou:The feudal system that has existed in China for 2000 years is very suppressing to women, and so it is very interesting to see a woman who tries to break the mould. And the women in my films often personify a deeper allegorical meaning.
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