Jia Zhangke Launches Pingyao ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ International Film Festival

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Speaking at a press conference at the China Film Directors Center in Beijing on Thursday, Jia Zhangke said his new "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" film festival represented a dream come true. Read More

Finding Freedom in China on Film: A Q&A with Jia Zhangke

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Like all of Jia’s films, "Mountains May Depart" contains strong social commentary. The film, which stars Jia’s wife, Zhao Tao, explores freedom: how one conceives of it, what one does to get it, and how others try to limit it. Read More

Headlines from China: Jiang Zhangke’s Pingyao International Film Festival Unveiled Lineup

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Jiang Zhangke’s Pingyao International Film Festival Unveiled Lineup 2020 Pingyao International Film Festival is set to take place soon from Oct 10-19 in the ancient city Pingyao, located in Northwest China. The young film festival, founded by Chinese auteur Jiang Zhangke and former Venice head Marco Muller, has come to its fourth edition this year. Read More

Headlines from China: Wanda CEO Wang Jianlin and MPA’s Chairman Chris Dodd Meet at Wanda Headquarter

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On September 21, Wang Jianlin, CEO of Wanda Group, had a meeting at Wanda Group's headquarter with Chris Dodd, CEO and Chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America. Read More

Headlines From China: Chinese Director Speaks Out Against Culture Sector Crackdown

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Renowned art house director Jia Zhangke is pushing back against the Chinese government’s sweeping campaign to impose stricter control over the country’s entertainment industry. Read More

Headlines from China: New York Film Festival 2020 Unveils Main Slate, With Three Chinese Languages Films Selected

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Film at Lincoln Center announced its full 25-film lineup for the 58th New York Film Festival, with new features from Jia Zhangke, Tsai Ming-liang, Philippe Garrel, and Frederick Wiseman in addition to the previously announced opening, centerpiece, and closing selections. Read More

Headlines from China: 4th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival Calls For Scripts And Film Projects

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Funded my Chinese leading auteur Jia Zhangke, the fourth edition of Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival just opened the “Pingyao Project Promotion” section, calling for filmmakers to submit their scripts and film projects for review. Read More

Chinese-Language Film Screenings in NYC and Los Angeles: January 2020

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Highlights of this month: pet-themed anthology film 'Adoring,' Dante Lam's action blockbuster 'The Rescue' (to open on Chinese New Year's Day), 'Ash Is the Purest White' by Jia Zhangke and 'American Factory' executive produced by Obama. Read More

February Screenings of Chinese-Language Films in NYC and Los Angeles

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February Highlights: the first big-budget Chinese sci-fi movie "The Wandering Earth," Jackie Chan's classics "Police Story" & "Police Story 2," sneak preview of Jia Zhangke's "Ash Is Purest White," and more. Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to Chinese Film Screenings for October in NYC

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From new releases by Chinese auteurs Jia Zhangke and Bi Gan to classic Chinese-language movies by the likes of Chen Kaige, Ann Hui and Ang Lee, this October is a great month for fans of Chinese arthouse cinema. Read More

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