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Jia Zhangke

(May 24, 1970 – Present)

Role: Director, Screenwriter, Producer

Jia Zhangke was born in Fenyang, a small town in Shanxi Province, China, where he grew up during a period of rapid economic and social transformation.

The profound changes he witnessed in his hometown greatly influenced his interest in storytelling that reflects the everyday lives of ordinary people.

Initially studying painting, Jia shifted his focus to film after discovering a passion for capturing social reality.

He later attended the Beijing Film Academy, where he gained a foundation in cinematic technique.

These early experiences shaped his focus on realist portrayals of contemporary China.

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