Wei Zhang

Zhang Wei

  • Name: Zhang Wei
  • Native name: 张唯
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 8, 1965
  • Age: 60
Zhang Wei is a Chinese director and producer who studied directing at the legendary Beijing Film Academy and cinema studies at the Chinese National Academy of Arts.

His films consciously examine critical social issues, conveying powerful messages through unassuming storylines. In 2010 he made his directorial debut, "Beijing Dream" , followed by "Shadow Puppetry of One Person" (2011). "His Factory Boss" (2014) was shortlisted in competition at the Montreal International Film Festival and won a Best Actor Award. "Ballad From Tibet" (2017) won the Best Film Award at the China International Children's Film Festival.

In 2018, he won the Kim Jiseok Award at the Busan Film Festival for his controversial film "The Rib" (NYAFF 2019). "The Photographer" (2019) was the opening film of the Hainan International Film Festival. In 2020, "Empty Nest" was nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Rooster Awards, and was released on China’s popular online platform Kuai Shou, with over 16 million views on the first day. Zhang’s latest film, "Redemption With Life", takes on machismo, morality and motorcycles in modern China and makes its world premiere at NYAFF 2023.

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Director
Year Title Type Rating
TBA
Movie
0.0
TBA
Movie
0.0
2023
Movie
0.0
2023
Movie
0.0
2020
Movie
0.0
2018
The Rib
The Rib
Movie
0.0
2014
Movie
0.0
Screenwriter & Director
Year Title Type Rating
2017
Movie
7.8
Producer
Year Title Type Rating
2020
Drama
7.8
2016
Code Name
Code Name
Drama
8.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2020
Seeing Nara Again
Seeing Nara Again
Chinese Movie, 2020,
[Ozawa's boss] (Bit part)
[Ozawa's boss]
Bit part
7.7
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2020
The Big Band Season 2
The Big Band Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 24 eps
(Main Host)
24
Main Host
8.2
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  • First Name: Wei
  • Family Name: Zhang
  • Native name: 张唯
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 8, 1965
  • Age: 60

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