Meng Zhang

The visionary storyteller from the East, Meng Zhang, was born in 1942 in Beijing, China, and started his active years of filmmaking in the late 1970s. Specializing in drama and history genres, Zhang is most renowned for his epic films such as "The Opium War" and "Deng Xiaoping", which have garnered him several awards including the prestigious Huabiao Awards. His directorial style is marked by grand historical narratives, rich cinematic aesthetics, and a deep exploration of China's modern history.

From the heart, Meng Zhang is not just a filmmaker, but a chronicler of time and history, whose films embody the spirit and transformation of China.