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Kenneth Bi

Director
Kenneth Bi is a Chinese director known for his works in both film and television. He gained recognition for his debut feature film, "The Drummer," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Bi has also directed other notable films such as "Control" and "Girl$." His work often explores themes of identity, culture, and relationships. While there is limited information available about awards specific to Kenneth Bi, his contribution to independent cinema has been well-regarded within the industry.

Films

The Drummer

The Drummer

By Kenneth Bi

2007 | 113 min | Crime

Sid got involved with the wife of a crime boss and is will have to pay for it. He flees to the mountains and finds there what was denied him in his hedonistic life. Although his father is not particularly close to his heart, he is similar to him in his wildness and rebelliousness. But Sid takes the wildness a little too far when he gets involved with the girlfriend of the shady Stephen Ma. Stephen catches the two and wants to restore his honor. He demands that Sid must pay for his betrayal. He wants ...

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2006 | 72 min | Crime

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The Wheel

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2017 | 9 min | Shorts

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Gate to Heaven

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