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Zhijie Cao
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Zhijie Cao (born April 4, 1997) grew up in Xi'An, China. After pursing a BA in Journalism from Central South University in Changsha she developed a passion for story-telling. She attended The London Film School, directing three short films, including independent short 'Bird and Whale' (2021), while exploring and refining her cinematic style. As a filmmaker Zhijie's films centre on realism, female voices and burgeoning sexuality.
Known for
NRIn a costal english town a teenage girl's sexual awakening is sparked by her intrigue in an older man.
SALT
2023
NRA young woman falls in love with a chef who resides in the UK illegally. Their love for each other is threatened by Zhizhi's desire to leave and travel the world. Yet if her lover sets foot outside the border he will never return. So Zhizhi must ask herself what she loves more, her love for this man of her chance to discover herself and be free.
Bird and Whale
2021
Behind the camera
NRIn a costal english town a teenage girl's sexual awakening is sparked by her intrigue in an older man.
SALT
2023
NRIn a costal english town a teenage girl's sexual awakening is sparked by her intrigue in an older man.
SALT
2023
NRA young woman falls in love with a chef who resides in the UK illegally. Their love for each other is threatened by Zhizhi's desire to leave and travel the world. Yet if her lover sets foot outside the border he will never return. So Zhizhi must ask herself what she loves more, her love for this man of her chance to discover herself and be free.
Bird and Whale
2021
NRA young woman falls in love with a chef who resides in the UK illegally. Their love for each other is threatened by Zhizhi's desire to leave and travel the world. Yet if her lover sets foot outside the border he will never return. So Zhizhi must ask herself what she loves more, her love for this man of her chance to discover herself and be free.
Bird and Whale
2021