Cultural treasure emerges from backwaters
Cultural treasure emerges from backwaters By Sun Ruisheng in Taiyuan and Li Yang | China Daily | Updated: 2021-05-11 11:02 Share Movie director Jia Zhangke from Shanxi province. CHINA DAILY In 1998, Jia Zhangke put his hometown of Fenyang in Shanxi province on the cinematic map when it featured as the backdrop for his film Xiao Wu, the one that placed him under the spotlight. Known as The Pickpocket overseas, the film was recognized at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival and launched the career of Jia, one of the key members of the so-c...
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