Zhangke Jia

Director

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Zhangke Jia is a highly acclaimed Chinese film director and screenwriter known for his socially conscious and visually stunning works. He gained international recognition with films like "Still Life" (2006) and "A Touch of Sin" (2013), which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Jia is known for exploring themes of modernization, globalization, and social change in China. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to cinema.

Films on Sooner

  • 24 City

    2008

    107 mins

    Drama

    In China, an arms factory has to make way for the luxury residential project “24 City”. Three generations of factory workers report on the change.