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Zhang Yibai
Zhang Xiaoling, better known by his stage name Zhang Yibai () (born 14 April 1963, in Chongqing, China) is a Chinese film director, screenwriter and producer. Directorial career Zhang began his career in television and music videos before directing his debut, '' Spring Subway'' in 2002. Zhang, like many other modern Chinese directors, has focused primarily on life in modern Chinese cities. ''Spring Subway'', for example, follows its protagonist as he wanders through Beijing's subway system, while the mystery-thriller ''Curiosity Killed the Cat'' follows its characters through the central China boomtown of Chongqing (also Zhang's hometown). His next two films, 2007's '' The Longest Night in Shanghai'' and 2008's '' Lost, Indulgence'' have seen the director's exposure and successes extending increasingly overseas. ''Longest Night'', starring Zhao Wei, constitutes one of the first China-Japan coproductions, while ''Lost'' was selected to premiere at New York City's Tribeca Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang (surname)
Zhang (; ) is the List of common Chinese surnames, third most common surname in China and Taiwan (commonly spelled as Chang in Taiwan), and it is one of the most common surnames in the world. It is spoken in the Chinese tones, first tone ''Zhāng''. It is a surname that exists in many languages and cultures, corresponding to the surname 'Archer' in English for example. In the Wade–Giles system of Romanization of Chinese, romanization, it is romanized as Chang, which is commonly used in Taiwan. Cheung is commonly used in Hong Kong as a romanization. It is the 24th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem, contained in the verse 何呂施張 ''(Hé Lǚ Shī Zhāng)''. Zhang is also the pinyin romanization of the less-common surnames (''Zhāng''), which is the 40th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem, and (''Zhǎng''). Today, it is one of the most common surnames in the world at over 100 million people worldwide. Zhang was listed by the People's Republic of China's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhao Wei
Zhao Wei (; born 12 March 1976), also known as Vicky Zhao or Vicki Zhao, is a Chinese nationality law, Chinese actress, singer, filmmaker, and businesswoman. Regarded as one of China's Four Dan Actresses, she rose to pan-Asian fame for her role in the television series ''My Fair Princess'' (1998–1999), followed by a series of popular dramas and films, such as ''Romance in the Rain'' (2001), ''Shaolin Soccer'' (2001), ''Moment in Peking (2005 TV series), Moment in Peking'' (2005), ''Painted Skin (2008 film), Painted Skin'' (2008), ''Mulan (2009 film), Mulan'' (2009), and ''Dearest (2014 film), Dearest'' (2014), for which she won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Zhao made her directorial debut with ''So Young (film), So Young'' (2013), which is a commercial and critical success. She is also a singer with 7 albums and the second largest shareholder of Alibaba Pictures, the film division of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, Alibaba Group Holdings. Zhao ranked 80th on ''F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Directors From Chongqing
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American trade magazine owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933, ''Daily Variety'' was launched, based in Los Angeles, to cover the film industry, motion-picture industry. ''Variety'' website features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, plus a credits database, production charts and film calendar. History Founding ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville, with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. He subsequently decided to start his own publication that, he said, would "not be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father-in-law, he launched ''Variety'' as publisher and editor. In additi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leap (film)
''Leap'' () is a 2020 Chinese biographical sports drama film directed by Peter Chan and starring Gong Li and Huang Bo. The film is based on the China women's national volleyball team's stories spread over more than 40 years. The film was released in mainland China and the United States on September 25, 2020. It had been slated for release in China on January 25, 2020, the first day of the Chinese New Year, but was withdrawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film's Chinese title was originally named "China Women's Volleyball Team" ("Zhong Guo Nu Pai") but due to regulatory issues, was renamed as ''Duoguan'' ("to take the crown") one day before pre-release sales started. ''Leap'' is the Chinese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. Cast * Gong Li as Coach Lang Ping * Lydia Bai as Young Lang Ping * Huang Bo as Chen ZhongHe * Peng YuChang as Young Chen ZhongHe * Wu Gang as Yuan Weimin Lang Ping the player is played b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Belonged To You
''I Belonged to You'' is a 2016 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Zhang Yibai and starring Deng Chao, Bai Baihe, Yang Yang, Zhang Tianai, Yue Yun-peng, Du Juan and Liu Yan. It was released in China on September 29, 2016. Plot I Belonged To You is a romance omnibus of mini love stories adapted from Zhang Jiajia's best-selling internet "bedtime stories" novel of the same name. Chen Mo (Deng Chao), is known as the cheapest person in the whole city. Every day he will battle against DJ Xiao Rong ( Du Juan). No one knows where their hate comes from. Chen Mo's two little brothers, whether it is the silliest Zhu Tou (Yue Yun Peng) or the city's most innocent Mo Shi Ba ( Yang Yang), the three people all go on rampages daily, thinking that they can all live freely, but the result is that they all hit the greatest turning point of their lives. Chen Mo meets the mysterious Yao Ji (Zhang Tianai), Zhu Tou creates the worst wedding of all time, Mo Shi Ba experiences the saddest parting. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run For Love (film)
''Run for Love'' is a 2016 Chinese romance anthology film directed by Zhang Yibai, Guan Hu, Zhang Meng, Teng Huatao, and Gao Qunshu, featuring five love stories respectively in Japan, United States, Norway, Turkey and Saipan. It was released in China on February 14, 2016. Plot Five different love stories pan out as five different couples run into something that will change their lives forever. In “So Long, My Love,” Su Le Qi (Zhang Ziyi) arrives in Japan after reading about the country in her ex's letters. She meets apprentice chef Feng Yu Jian (Eddie Peng), who offers to show her around Hokkaido. In “Homeward Journey,” couple Tang Jing (Liang Jing) and Zhou Hong Yi (Zhang Yi) are on a family tour in Turkey. While visiting Istanbul, they lose their five-year-old daughter in the gargantuan market of the Grand Bazaar. As they frantically search for their daughter, the true problems of their marriage come to light. In “Nothing Like Romance,” Chicago resident Guan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fleet Of Time
''Fleet of Time'' (), also known as ''Back in Time'' is a 2014 Chinese coming-of-age film directed by Zhang Yibai and starring Eddie Peng, Ni Ni, Zheng Kai, Vision Wei and Zhang Zixuan. The film is adapted from the popular novel of the same name by Chinese writer Jiu Yehui (九夜茴). Plot A coming of age tale of a group of close friends as they experience high school, college and eventually adulthood through the '90s and 2000s. They meet again at a friend's wedding in 2014, and recalls their romantic past through memories. Cast *Eddie Peng as Chen Xun *Ni Ni as Fang Hui * Zheng Kai as Zhao Ye * Vision Wei as Qiao Ran * Zhang Zixuan *Chen He as Su Kai * Yanting Ma * Cya Liu *Bi Xia as Shen Xiaotang Theme song *"Cong Cong Na Nian" (匆匆那年) **Lyrics: Lin Xi **Music: Kubert Leung **Singer: Faye Wong Faye Wong ( zh, 王菲; pinyin: ''Wáng Fēi''; born 8 August 1969) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and actress. Early in her career, she briefly used the stage name S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Minutes To Tomorrow
''Five Minutes to Tomorrow'' () is a 2014 Japanese-Chinese romance suspense film directed by Isao Yukisada based on the Japanese novel of the same name by Takayoshi Honda. The movie, starring Liu Shishi, Haruma Miura, and Joseph Chang, tells a complex love story between twin sisters Ruolan and Rumei and two men, A Liang and Tianlun. The film premiered globally at the Busan International Film Festival on October 2, 2014, was released in Mainland China on October 23, 2014, and was released in Japan on December 27, 2014. Plot Aliang is a watchmaker in a retro watch shop. Aliang, who likes swimming, met the mysterious and melancholy columnist Ruolan in the swimming pool. Aliang was deeply fascinated by her. Ruolan has a twin sister Rumei. In contrast to Ruolan, Rumei is a lively and cheerful superstar, and she has a gentle, tall, rich and handsome fiancé Tianlun, who is an excellent film director. Aliang, Tianlun, Ruolan and Rumei quickly formed a four-person dating group. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forgetting To Know You
''Forgetting to Know You'' () is a 2013 Chinese drama film written and directed by Quan Ling. It was Quan's directorial debut. The film debuted at the 2013 63rd Berlin International Film Festival, but was not released domestically until August 29, 2014. The film is set and filmed in Baisha (白沙), a suburban town in Jiangjin District, Chongqing. The Chinese title used at Berlin International Film Festival was ''Mosheng'' (陌生; "Unfamiliar"), but it was later changed to match the English title's meaning. Cast * Tao Hong as Chen Xuesong, who runs a corner shop * Guo Xiaodong as Cai Weihang, Chen's carpenter husband who wants to start a furniture business * Zhang Wan as Yuanyuan, Chen and Cai's young daughter * Wang Ziyi as Wu Junyan, a taxi driver who likes Chen * Zhang Yibai as Yang Jiucheng, rich and famous man who was once friends with Chen Plot The film deals with a normal working-class couple, whose relationship deteriorates under stress due to lack of trust and communi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eternal Moment
''Eternal Moment'' () is a 2011 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Zhang Yibai and starring Xu Jinglei, Li Yapeng and Chapman To. The film is a sequel to the television drama, ''Cherish Our Love Forever'' (1998), which was also directed by Zhang. The film follows the two leads from that earlier drama (played by Xu Jinglei and Li Yapeng) reuniting after being apart for 12 years. Music Faye Wong and Eason Chan recorded the theme song "Because of Love" (因為愛情) for the film. Reception Film Business Asia ''Film Business Asia'' was a film trade magazine based in Hong Kong. The magazine was created in 2010 by Patrick Frater, former journalist for '' Variety'', ''The Hollywood Reporter'', and ''Screen International'' and Stephen Cremin, co-founder o ...'s Derek Elley gave the film a rating of 6 out of 10. References External links * 2010s Mandarin-language films Films directed by Zhang Yibai Chinese romantic drama films 2011 romantic drama films 2011 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost Indulgence
''Lost Indulgence'' () (also known as ''Lost, Indulgence'' or ''Lost·Indulgence'') is a 2008 Chinese film directed by Zhang Yibai and written by Zhao Tianyu. Like Zhang's earlier film, '' Curiosity Kills the Cat'', ''Lost Indulgence'' takes place in the central Chinese city of Chongqing. The film is a family drama about the relationship between a mother and son (Jiang Wenli and Tan Jianci) after the sudden death of the father (Eric Tsang). ''Lost Indulgence'' navigated a complicated series of schedules and cancellations before it was allowed to screen abroad, at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2008. Plot Upon the apparent death of his taxi-driver father (Eric Tseng), Xian-chuen (Tan Jianci) and his mother Li (Jiang Wenli) take in his father's last fare, Su-Dan (Karen Mok), a bar girl, to fulfill the family's obligations. The father, Wu Tao drove his cab into the Yangtze River, breaking Su-Dan's leg and potentially paralyzing her for life, though his body was not recovered. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
