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Jia Zhangke Interview: The State of Chinese Cinema – Arts & Entertainment

www.jingdaily.com — In part one of this two-part interview, conducted at MoMA in New York City, Jia discusses the current state of film production in China, his personal experiences as a young director in Beijing in the mid-’90s and support of young directors there today, and the difference between being an “underground” director and one who operates within China’s state film system.

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therealadm 1 year 45 weeks ago

Please don't forget to post the followup! It would be a shame to miss it. :-)

JingDaily 1 year 45 weeks ago

Thanks, it's up now!

http://www.jingdaily.com/en/culture/jing-daily-exclusive-interview-with-...

therealadm 1 year 45 weeks ago

I'm on the case...I'll return with feedback shortly...

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