Xiao Jia Going Home
Xiao Jia rentre à la maison
Synopsis
Leading Chinese Sixth Generation filmmaker Jia Zhangke returns home to Fenyang in Shanxi province after winning the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival for Still Life (2006). The experiences of his childhood, the people he grew up with, and the changing landscape of his home town gave Jia the inspiration to make his first films. The documentary forms a poignant inquiry into the past of the director's life and Chinese society at the same time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damien Ounouri
- Screenplay & Story
- Damien Ounouri
- Original Score
- Lim Giong
- Original Title
- Xiao Jia rentre à la maison
- Country of Origin
- France, China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Li Hua Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damien Ounouri
Damien Ounouri
Lim Giong
Matthieu Laclau
Damien Ounouri, Yu Chieh Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Damien Ounouri
Screenplay
Damien Ounouri
Editor
Yu Chieh Chan
Editor
Matthieu Laclau
Director of Photography
Lim Giong
Original Music Composer
Damien Ounouri
Director
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What is Xiao Jia Going Home about?
Leading Chinese Sixth Generation filmmaker Jia Zhangke returns home to Fenyang in Shanxi province after winning the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival for Still Life (2006). The experiences of his childhood, the people he grew up with, and the changing landscape of his home town gave Jia the inspiration to make his first films. The documentary forms a poignant inquiry into the past of the director's life and Chinese society at the same time.
Who directed Xiao Jia Going Home?
Xiao Jia Going Home was directed by Damien Ounouri.
Who stars in Xiao Jia Going Home?
The principal cast of Xiao Jia Going Home includes Jia Zhangke.
When was Xiao Jia Going Home released and how long is it?
Xiao Jia Going Home was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Xiao Jia Going Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Xiao Jia Going Home was composed by Lim Giong.