Challenging role helps top actress uncover emotions
By Marzia De Giuli In Venice, Italy | China Daily | Updated: 2014-09-04 07:37
It was a surprise for fans to see Zhao Wei, one of the most famous actresses in China, portraying a rustic rural mother with a simple mind in a new movie presented at the ongoing Venice film festival.
In a career spanning almost 20 years, Zhao has starred in 26 films and 13 TV dramas, working with some of the most renowned Chinese filmmakers.
Notable works include Stephen Chow's Shaolin Soccer, Ann Hui's Jade Goddess of Mercy, Red Cliff I and Red Cliff II by John Woo, Gordon Chan's Painted Skin, The Resurrection by Wu Ershan and Daniel Lee's 14 Blades.
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