Jia Zhangke on Jia Zhangke

<i>Jia Zhangke on Jia Zhangke</i> is an extended dialogue between film scholar Michael Berry and the internationally acclaimed Chinese filmmaker. Drawing from extensive interviews and public talks this volume offers a portrait of Jia's life art and approach to filmmaking. Jia and Berry's conversations range from Jia's childhood and formative years to extensive discussions of his major narrative films including the classics <i>Xiao Wu</i> <i>Platform</i> <i>The World</i> <i>Still Life</i> and <i>A Touch of Sin</i>. Jia gives a firsthand account of his influences analyzes the Chinese film industry and offers his thoughts on subjects such as film music working with actors cinematography and screenwriting. From industry and economics to art and politics <i>Jia Zhangke on Jia Zhangke</i> represents the single most comprehensive document of the director's candid thoughts on the art and challenges of filmmaking.