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Zhang Yimou, the man behind the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, is suing the publisher and author of a juicy biography that he said damages his reputation, according to Chinese media.
The famed Chinese film director also wants a public apology for the book, which includes details about an alleged dispute with his wife over his reported feelings for actress Gong Li, the Beijing Morning Post said.
The book -- "Documenting China - Zhang Yimou's biography" -- has already been taken off shop shelves after Zhang's lawyer issued a statement in December condemning it, according to the report.
"A large part of the content in the book is a series of rumours, reckless fabrications, and seriously violates Zhang Yimou's name, image and privacy rights," the statement said, according to the newspaper.
Zhang's lawyer Tong Jie told the Beijing Morning Post that the director had decided to sue the publisher, Huaxia, and author Huang Xiaoyang to resolve the issue.
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