rural China

His films like 'Raise the Red Lantern' and 'One Second' capture rural Chinese landscapes, traditions, and the tension between modernity and tradition.

His works such as 'Still Life' and 'A Touch of Sin' document the transformation and struggles of rural Chinese communities in contemporary society.

Her documentary-style narrative films like 'Autumn in My Heart' intimately explore rural village life, family bonds, and the human experience in China's countryside.