Zhang Yuan
1963
Born in 1963 • regarded as the ‘enfant terrible’ of the sixth generation of Chinese filmmakers following the events of 1989 • alternates between documentary and fiction in his films • Films: ‘Mama’, 1990 • ‘Beijing Zashong’ (Beijing Bastards), 1992 • ‘Guangchang’ (The Square), 1994 • “Erzi” (Sounds), 1995 • “Donggong Xigong” (East Palace, West Palace), 1996 • “Dingzihu” (Demolition and Relocation), 1998 • “Shi Qi Nian” (17 Years), 1999