A Touch of Jia Zhang-ke

A Touch of Jia Zhang-ke

Jia Zhang-ke, a leading figure of China’s Sixth Generation cinema, is hailed by Walter Salles as the most important filmmaker alive. Jia’s films delve into the emotional impact of China’s rapid modernization, blending fiction and documentary elements with his signature style of realism and poetry.

In Jia Zhang-ke, A Guy from Fenyang, Salles offers an intimate portrait of the director’s life and creative journey. Meanwhile, Jia’s latest film, Caught by the Tides – a Palme d’Or contender – continues his exploration of memory, loss, and human connection.