Zhang Wei
- Name: Zhang Wei
- Native name: 张唯
- Nationality: Chinese
- Gender: Male
- Born: July 8, 1965
- Age: 61
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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Seeing Nara Again
Chinese Movie, 2020,
[Ozawa's boss]
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The Big Band Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 24 eps
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