Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang

2014 | 100 minutes | 6.9 ★ (12)

Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang
  • Overview

    Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke returns to the shooting locations of his films, along with his actors, friends and close collaborators. Jia recalls the inspiration sources for his movies, such as Platform, Still Life and A Touch of Sin. The film is the memory of a filmmaker and of a country in convulsion, China, which reveals itself little by little.

  • Release Date

    20 October 2014

  • DirectingWalter Salles
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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