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Jia Zhangke Taps AI for New Dunhuang Epic
18 May
Summary
- Jia Zhangke will direct 'Mamma Dunhuang' with MK2 Films.
- The film stars Zhao Tao and Liao Fan, both previous collaborators.
- Shooting for 'Mamma Dunhuang' is scheduled to begin this winter.
Jia Zhangke, a leading Chinese auteur, is collaborating with MK2 Films for his upcoming directorial venture, "Mamma Dunhuang." Production is slated to begin this winter, with MK2 Films co-producing alongside Zhangke's Xstream Pictures.
The narrative centers on a mother residing in the historic western Chinese city of Dunhuang. Utilizing artificial intelligence, she embarks on a significant cross-country journey.
"Mamma Dunhuang" features a cast including Zhao Tao, a David di Donatello Award winner, and Liao Fan, a Silver Bear recipient. Both actors previously starred in Zhangke's 2018 film, "Ash Is Purest White."
MK2 Films CEO Nathanaël Karmitz expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting Zhangke's two-year development of the film and its exploration of deep Chinese culture.
Zhangke's extensive relationship with MK2 Films spans nearly two decades and includes multiple Cannes selections, such as "Ash Is Purest White" and "Caught by the Tides."
