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Jia Zhangke (Chinese: 贾樟柯; pinyin: Jiǎ Zhāngkē, born 24 May 1970) is a renowned Chinese-language film and television director, screenwriter, producer, actor and writer.
Zhangke Jia is a leading figure of the "Sixth Generation" of Chinese directors. He has made films such as A Touch of Sin, Mountains May Depart and Ash Is Purest White, and has won many awards and nominations.
Jia Zhangke (Chinese: 贾樟柯; pinyin: Jiǎ Zhāngkē, born 24 May 1970; Fenyang) is a Chinese film and television director, screenwriter, producer, actor and writer. He is the dean of the Shanxi Film Academy of Shanxi Media College and the dean of the Vancouver Film School of Shanghai University.
The Chinese filmmaker talks about his latest feature, a love story and a portrait of his homeland, composed of footage he shot since 2001. He also reflects on his evolution as a filmmaker and his collaboration with actress Zhao Tao.
23 Mei 2024 · Veteran Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke talks about Caught by the Tides, his 2024 Cannes Film Festival entry, which captures the changes he witnessed in the 20-something years in which it was shot.
18 Mei 2024 · Across his 25-year career, Jia Zhangke has become the de facto face of independent-minded Chinese cinema — and the Cannes Film Festival has arguably been the most important institution to help...
19 Apr 2024 · The Chinese indie director talks about his film "Caught by the Tides", which blends 20 years of footage and experiments with AI, at the Swiss doc festival Visions du Réel. He also shares his views on censorship, independent filmmaking and respecting the audience.
