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“Language is so specific to art, all the way to the past in China. Previously, people were not allowed to include various regional dialects in their films, but in every film that I've made, I've maintained the regional dialects of the characters because I wanted to make films that were locally specific.”

Quote by Jia Zhangke

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Jia Zhangke

Jia Zhangke, born on May 24, 1970, in Fenyang City, Shanxi Province, is a renowned Chinese director and screenwriter. His works are known for their unique perspective and profound social insight, having won numerous awards at international film festivals. more

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