Wang Hongwei (simplified Chinese: 王宏伟; traditional Chinese: 王宏偉; pinyin: Wáng Hóngwěi; born in Anyang, Henan) is a Chinese actor. Wang is perhaps best known for his work with director Jia Zhangke. The two men were classmates at the Beijing Film Academy when they began their professional relationship, with Wang starring in Jia's breakthrough short film Xiao Shan Going Home in 1995.[1] Since then, Wang has had roles in nearly all of Jia's films, including starring roles in Jia's debut Xiao Wu and follow-up, Platform.
Wang Hongwei | |
|---|---|
王宏伟 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | His work with director Jia Zhangke. |
Given his collaboration with Jia, Wang Hongwei is often considered the director's on-screen alter ego.[1]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Xiao Shan Going Home | Xiao Shan | Jia Zhangke |
| 1997 | Xiao Wu | Xiao Wu | Jia Zhangke |
| 2000 | Platform | Minliang | Jia Zhangke |
| 2002 | Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress | Four Eyes | Dai Sijie |
| 2002 | Unknown Pleasures | Xiao Wu | Jia Zhangke |
| 2004 | The World | Sanlai | Jia Zhangke |
| 2006 | Still Life | Wang Dongming | Jia Zhangke |
| 2006 | One Foot Off the Ground | Chen Daming | |
| 2007 | The Case | Guest's husband | Wang Fen |
| 2008 | Cry Me a River | Jia Zhangke | |
| 2016 | Old Stone | ||
| 2023 | The Shadowless Tower | Zhang Lü |
References
edit- ^ a b Lee, Kevin (February 2003). "Jia Zhangke". Senses of Cinema. Archived from the original on December 25, 2010. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
External links
edit- Wang Hongwei at IMDb
- Wang Hongwei at the Chinese Movie Database
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