Xiaoding Zhao

Celebrated for his exceptional visual storytelling, Xiaoding Zhao was born in 1962, in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. His active years in directing span from the early 2000s to the present, and he has primarily worked in the drama and action genres, most notably for his beautiful cinematography in films like "House of Flying Daggers" and "Curse of the Golden Flower," for which he received several awards including Academy Award nominations. Zhao's directorial style is marked by his attention to visual details and his ability to create a poetic narrative through the lens of his camera. Above all, Zhao is a visionary storyteller, whose films are a vivid testament to his unwavering passion for cinema and his deep-rooted love for his cultural heritage.