Jia Zhangke on Jia Zhangke

The book features an in-depth dialogue between filmmaker Jia Zhangke and scholar Michael Berry, exploring Jia's life and artistic vision. Through extensive interviews, Jia reflects on his childhood, influences, and major films like Xiao Wu and Still Life. The discussions delve into the intricacies of the Chinese film industry, covering topics such as film music, actor collaboration, cinematography, and screenwriting. This work serves as a comprehensive account of Jia's insights into filmmaking's artistic and political dimensions.