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Zhang Yimou to direct movie for nation's anniv.

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-03-03 17:01

BEIJING -- Chinese movie director Zhang Yimou, who dazzled the world with his Beijing Olympic opening and closing ceremonies, said Tuesday he is planning a movie to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of New China.

Film director Zhang Yimou (C), also member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), arrives for the opening of the Second Session of the 11th National Committee of CPPCC in Beijing, March 3, 2009. [Xinhua]

The script of the movie is being worked on, the Oscar-nominated director said on the sideline of the annual session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) that started Tuesday afternoon.

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Zhang, member of the 11th National Committee of CPPCC, told Xinhua he may also consent to invitations from government agencies to orchestra a fireworks showcase gala for the anniversary celebration.

China is expected to hold grand celebration activities for the 60th founding anniversary, including a military dress parade in Tian'anmen Square on October 1, the same day when the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949.