Zhang Yimou attends a news conference for his new movie 'The 13 Women of Nanjing'

Chinese director Zhang Yimou answers a question during a news conference for his new movie "the 13 Women of Nanjing" (the city also known as Jinling), in Beijing, December 22, 2010. British actor Christian Bale will play the leading male role in Zhang's upcoming project. The movie will be in production from January 2011 onwards.[Photo/Agencies]