As the Beijing Olympic Games is approaching, the whole world is waiting to see how China's ancient culture will be represented during the opening ceremony.
Renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou has put aside all of his film projects in order to dedicate himself to conceiving and directing this awe-inspiring show.
Before the secret of the opening ceremony are revealed on August 8th, let's look back at the involvement of Zhang Yimou in the highly anticipated sporting event.