Zhang Yuan

An Incense Jade Case, a first-degree Chinese cultural relic, is incidentally discovered by the policemen of an anti-smuggling department of the Customs when they inspect goods mailing overseas. Then the Customs and Police Department carry out a life-and-death fight with the smuggling clique.

The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of the Eastern Tombs' treasures, drawing in high-ranking military and political figures like Chiang Kai-shek and Yan Xishan. As they scramble to resolve the situation, a web of intrigue unfolds involving tomb raiders, corrupt officials, and conflicting allegiances. At the center of the action is Na Xinting, who finds himself entangled with a group of masked Daoists, romance, and betrayal, all while he tries to uncover the truth behind the missing treasure.

After Xiao Yu's mother died in an accident, she moved back to live with her birth father who she knows little about. Gradually, they grew to know each other and to accept each other for who they are.

The story continues with Na Xinting’s unwavering commitment to his patriotic duty, even as he faces mounting threats from multiple forces. His relationship with the Daoist leader, Shen Jiu, is a key dynamic, as Shen’s fiery patriotism shakes Na’s worldview. Meanwhile, various factions, including government troops, traitors, and foreign mercenaries, close in on the hidden treasure. The situation escalates into a tense struggle for control of the treasure and the fate of the mountain village. Na is forced to navigate complex alliances and betrayals as he seeks to protect the treasure and his newfound Daoist allies.

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An exploration of Chinese cinema and its relationships with gender and sexuality, which the film argues has been more frankly and provocatively explored than in any other national cinema. Utilizing both film excerpts and interviews with many leading directors and academics, the film examines topics such as male bonding in kung fu movies, depictions of same-sex bonding and physical intimacy, the emphasis on women's grievances in melodramas, and the career of Yam Kim-Fai, a Hong Kong actress who spent her life portraying men on and off the screen.

A mysterious woman frequents tea shops and other places looking for the right man. A cup of green tea will show you the way to find your true love.

Chinese short film directed by Zhang Yuan.

A film about Chinese underground filmmakers who were the first to express their truthful and realistic views on China from 1989 until today. It is also the first film to speak about the Chinese homosexual film scene. The documentary features Chinese intellectuals and directors such as Cui Zi’en, Jia Zhangke, Ju An Qi, Li Yu, Liu Bingjian, Liu Hao, Wang Xiaoshuai, Zhang Yuan.

The one directorial feature by Ning Dai, sister of 5th generation filmmaker Ning Ying and wife of 6th generation filmmaker Zhang Yuan. It follows a chaotic period in November of 1993, when production suddenly halted on Zhang Yuan's TV film adaptation of a popular novel, Chicken Feathers, after the Chinese Film Bureau announced that Zhang could no longer direct the film due to submitting his previous independent feature, 1992's Beijing Bastards, to a film festival in Japan without receiving the proper authorization to do so. Ning's documentary features anguished meetings between the Chicken Feather's production crew as they debate replacing Zhang with another director, along with testimonials on the state of censorship in Chinese independent cinema of the early '90s from Wu Wenguang, Tang Danian, He Jianjun, Cui Jian, and others.

Story of a real family in Beijing. The father's drinking problem starts it all. The mother struggles to keep the family together till she cannot take it any more.

Story of a real family in Beijing. The father's drinking problem starts it all. The mother struggles to keep the family together till she cannot take it any more.

A heterosexual Beijing policeman and a young homosexual challenge each other's sexuality.

A heterosexual Beijing policeman and a young homosexual challenge each other's sexuality.

A heterosexual Beijing policeman and a young homosexual challenge each other's sexuality.

A documentary about Li Yang, who tries to teach large numbers of Chinese to speak English, using unusual methods. He holds motivational rallies, where he gets the crowd to shout out English phrases, in order to instill confidence, and tells them not to be afraid of losing face. His goal is to increase Chinese trade, and export Chinese culture, to the main world markets: North America, Japan, and Europe. After the rally, they can continue their English lessons using his taped courses.

The film tells the story of how an ordinary police officer can fight with criminals, combat criminal offenses, protect people's lives and property, and maintain social stability.

An omnibus project bringing together acclaimed directors from around the world, each contributing a 42-second short inspired by a dream. Produced by 42 Below vodka, the collection blends surreal, poetic, and experimental visions into a mosaic of oneiric cinema.

Yu Xiaoqin steals money from her father and blames on her sister Tao Lan, who accidentally kills her sister while attempting to prove her innocence. After 17 years in jail, Tao Lan is escorted by a guard only to find her home long demolished. The two go to the new address of her ageing parents, and the guard becomes witness to the family's difficult reunion.

Yu Xiaoqin steals money from her father and blames on her sister Tao Lan, who accidentally kills her sister while attempting to prove her innocence. After 17 years in jail, Tao Lan is escorted by a guard only to find her home long demolished. The two go to the new address of her ageing parents, and the guard becomes witness to the family's difficult reunion.

Qiang a rebellious 4-year-old is put in boarding school where he causes havoc by defying the teachers and principal who try to impose some discipline on him.

Qiang a rebellious 4-year-old is put in boarding school where he causes havoc by defying the teachers and principal who try to impose some discipline on him.

Qiang a rebellious 4-year-old is put in boarding school where he causes havoc by defying the teachers and principal who try to impose some discipline on him.

Qiang a rebellious 4-year-old is put in boarding school where he causes havoc by defying the teachers and principal who try to impose some discipline on him.

Student film by Zhang Yuan, shot on 35mm film.

The film documents a day in the life of Tiananmen Square in 1994, a mere five years after the crushing of a student-led democracy movement in 1989.

The film documents a day in the life of Tiananmen Square in 1994, a mere five years after the crushing of a student-led democracy movement in 1989.

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A young woman who has been abandoned by her husband is left to cope with her mentally challenged and epileptic 13-year-old son.

A young woman who has been abandoned by her husband is left to cope with her mentally challenged and epileptic 13-year-old son.

After her mother's lecherous boyfriend reveals she's adopted, incorrigible flirt Dada skips town -- with hopelessly smitten boy-next-door Zhou in tow -- in search of her birth mother.

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A young woman who has lost her first love begins a relationship with his best friend, and the two of them attempt to create a baggage-free future.

Anthology propaganda documentary film commissioned by the government of Foshan city. Ten documentary short on this city by ten different directors.