Ye Lou

A master of cinematic poetry, Ye Lou was born in 1965 in Shanghai, China, and has been actively directing films since the early 1990s. Known for his controversial dramas and documentaries, he has gained international acclaim with films like "Suzhou River" and "Summer Palace," which have been recognized at prestigious film festivals such as Cannes and Berlin International Film Festival. Ye Lou's authorial style often explores the complexities of love and societal issues in modern China, often employing long, uninterrupted shots and a slow narrative pace to fully immerse the viewer in the story. As a director, Ye Lou is a true artist, unafraid to challenge societal norms and provoke thought through his visually stunning and deeply emotional films.