Sheng Zhimin (born 1969) is a Chinese filmmaker from Beijing. Unlike other directors to emerge in recent years, Sheng has had no formal training. He instead began his career as a line producer, screenwriter, and assistant director for other filmmakers like Jia Zhangke, Fruit Chan and Zhang Yang.[1] In these positions, Sheng worked on the films Spicy Love Soup, Durian Durian, Public Toilet, and Platform.[1]
Sheng Zhimin | |
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 Director Sheng Zhimin (left) at a film festival in Vesoul | |
| Born | 1969 (age 54–55) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Screenwriter, Line producer |
| Awards | NETPAC Award (Locarno) 2006 Bliss Shanghai New Talent Best Picture 2007 Bliss |
Bliss edit
Sheng's first, and so far only directorial effort was 2006's Bliss, a family drama set in the central Chinese city of Chongqing.
Bliss premiered at the 2006 Locarno International Film Festival where it won the NETPAC award,[2] and had its North American premiere at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] It also screened at the 2007 Shanghai International Film Festival, where it picked up a best picture prize for the New Talent side-competition.[4]
Influences edit
Sheng lists Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull and Edward Yang's Yi Yi as important influences in his directorial style.[1] He also considers Jia Zhangke, Fruit Chan, and Yasujirō Ozu among his favorite filmmakers.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Toronto '06 Discovery Interview: Sheng Zhimin". indieWire. 2006-09-08. Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
- ^ "OFFICIAL AWARDS OF THE 59th LOCARNO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" (PDF). Locarno International Film Festival. 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2006-06-28). "'Babel,' 'Wind' top slots for Toronto fest". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 22, 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ Jones, Arthur (2007-07-24). "'Plan' wins top prize at Shanghai". Variety. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
External links edit
- Sheng Zhimin at IMDb
- Sheng Zhimin at Cinemasie
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