Chinese filmmaker
Born: March 31, 1982
Chloé Zhao is a Chinese filmmaker who gained international acclaim for her unique storytelling and visually stunning films. Born on March 31, 1982, in Beijing, China, Zhao later moved to the United States to pursue her education. She attended high school in London and then studied political science at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts before earning a degree in film production from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Zhao’s filmmaking style is characterized by its lyrical beauty, naturalistic performances, and exploration of the American landscape and its marginalized communities. Her breakthrough came with her second feature film, “The Rider” (2017), which won the Art Cinema Award at the Cannes Film Festival and garnered widespread critical acclaim.
However, it was her film “Nomadland” (2020) that catapulted her to global recognition. The film, starring Frances McDormand, received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Picture, making Zhao the second woman and first woman of color to win the Oscar for Best Director.
Beyond her filmmaking prowess, Zhao is known for her introspective approach to storytelling and her ability to capture the essence of the human experience. She continues to be a trailblazer in the film industry, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions with each project she undertakes.
Chloé Zhao’s 5 most popular quotes
- A documentary film-maker can’t help but use poetry to tell the story. I bring truth to my fiction. These things go hand in hand.
- What I love about America is not necessarily the American Dream but the fact that there’s so much spirit of fighting to continue to dream once the dreams are broken.
- I often feel like an outsider wherever I go, so I’m always attracted to stories about identity and the meaning of home.
- Coming from a country that’s rapidly changing, I love the idea of a place like South Dakota where nothing has really changed.
- I was born and raised in China, Mandarin is my first language, and I definitely know America. I think that will be my strength, to try and bring the two worlds together.
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