Zhao Liang
Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1971 (age 55) · Liaoning, China
Zhao was born in Liaoning Province, and graduated from Luxun Academy of Fine Arts in 1992. He supported himself as a photographer while working on his early documentaries. Zhao's 2009 documentary Petition: The Court of the Complainants premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is about aspects of the legal system in China. The film was shot over twelve years and details the plight of Chinese citizens traveling to Beijing to file complaints with the central government about local officials. His work focuses on global issues and contemporary art.
Known for
Behemoth
November 11, 2015
Petition
May 22, 2009
Crime and Punishment
January 1, 2007
Paper Airplanes
March 23, 2001
Bored Youth
October 1, 2000
I'm So Sorry
July 7, 2021
Together
December 1, 2010
Jerks, Don't Say 'Fuck'
September 19, 2000
City Scene
June 22, 2004
Farewell, Yuanmingyuan
June 20, 1995
Lonely Voices
August 26, 2018
Return to the Border
June 22, 2005
Behind the camera18
- 2026Magic Atlas Assistant Director, Cinematography
- 2021I'm So Sorry Director, Camera Operator, Writer
- 2018Lonely Voices Director
- 2015Behemoth Director, Cinematography
- 2010Together Director
- 2009Petition Director
- 2007Crime and Punishment Director
- 2005Return to the Border Editor, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, Producer
- 2004City Scene Director, Cinematography, Producer, Screenplay, Editor
- 2001