
Zhang Jianya
Directing
Biography
No biography available for Zhang Jianya.
Born: January 1, 1951
Place of Birth: Putian, Fujian Province, China
Known For

Burning Stars
In 1920s Shanghai, a group of brave young individuals band together to carry out a dangerous mission, and amid political turmoil, they grow through sacrifice and resilience.

Angry Kid
Angry Kid is a Chinese Comedy

Black Dog
On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls embark on a journey together.

Fortress Besieged
Set in the 1930s, “Fortress Besieged” follows the misadventures of Fang Hung-chien, a bumbling everyman who wastes his time studying abroad, and secures a fake degree when learning he has run out of money and must return home to China. Fang was the son of a country gentleman. A marriage had been arranged for him while at university, but the intended wife died before he could see her.

Bodyguards and Assassins
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.

My People, My Country
Anthology of short films directed by several different directors.

Wild Grass
In the 1990s, two girls and a boy enter a booming society with the hope of fulfilling their many dreams.

My Country, My Parents
This anthology drama presents four short films honoring Chinese families, spotlighting the struggles of key groups across four pivotal eras: the revolution, construction, reform and opening up, and the new era, while highlighting their perseverance, dedication to ideals, and commitment to passing on the national spirit through generations.

水浒英雄谱

Lost in Russia
A story of a businessman who accidentally boards a train bound for Russia with his mother and has to overcome difficulties with his mother and problems in his family life.
Filmography
as Zhang Jinzhao
as Lin Tingming
as Master Qu
as Uncle Jiang (segment "Duck Prophet")
as Ma Xiaobing
as Zhang Bobo (segment "The Champion")
as Librarian
as Boss Feng
as Chiang Kai-shek's Bodyguard
as 导演
as 董斜川
as 姚梦田