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Jing Daily Exclusive Interview With Filmmaker Jia Zhangke (Part 2)

In Part Two of Jing Daily's exclusive interview with Sixth Generation Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke, Jia discusses his film production company, XStream, and some of the upcoming projects he is currently involved in, both as a director and producer.

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  1. Jia Zhangke Discusses Production Company, New Projects, Fifth- And Sixth-Generation Filmmakers
  2. Part One
  3. Part Two
  4. Jing Daily (JD): Now you’ve got your own production company. How are your films produced? We understand you have several production partners. Are they involved in the Chinese film system? If so, how many are? If not, what has your experience been like thus far as an independent film company?
  5. Jia Zhangke (JZK):
  6. JD: Tonight at the screening, we’ll see a preview of your new documentary about Shanghai [ Shanghai Legend (I Wish I Knew) ], which we hear is going to be screened at the Shanghai World Expo in May. What inspired you to make this film? Were other partners involved, or did you decide for yourself to make the film, then look for distribution partners later?
  7. JZK
  8. JD
  9. The Sixth Generation filmmakers have made a great contribution to contemporary Chinese history. What do you feel is the biggest difference between your generation – the Sixth Generation – and the Fifth Generation filmmakers who preceded you?
  10. JZK
  11. JD:
  12. We understand that your production company is working with a Beijing company to produce four films together. Can you tell us anything about those films? Has Flying Duck with Jackie Chan been finalized yet?
  13. JZK
  14. JD: How about your next film? Is it a costume drama?
  15. JZK
  16. JD
  17. : In the Qing Dynasty will be your first martial arts film. Does this mean your focus has shifted from contemporary Chinese society towards the field of traditional Chinese society?
  18. JZK
  19. JD: Is there anything else you’d like to say to the readers of Jing Daily?
  20. JZK
  21. JD: Thanks so much for your time. It was a pleasure talking to you, and we look forward to sharing your thoughts and experiences with our readers.
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Published March 24, 2010

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