Directors Dialogues: Jia Zhangke

Part of

56th New York Film Festival

September 28 - October 14, 2018

Jia has gradually moved to the forefront of Chinese cinema, and his films constitute a constant reckoning with his country’s transformations. His latest, the epic gangster drama Ash Is Purest White, is no exception. Join the director for an in-depth conversation.

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60 minutes

Jia has gradually moved to the forefront of Chinese cinema, and his films constitute a constant reckoning with his country’s transformations. His latest, the epic gangster drama Ash Is Purest White, is no exception. Join the director for an in-depth conversation.

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