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Peter Chan Opens Up About Career Struggles and Artistic Evolution at Shanghai Film Festival Masterclass: ‘I Had to Find My Own Mode of Expression’
Peter Chan reveals his creative breakdown during 'The Warlords,' discusses his artistic evolution, and shares insights on his latest film.
In conversation with Zhang Ji, a longtime collaborator who has written several of Chan’s films including “Dearest,” the director reflected on his artistic evolution from intimate love stories to epic historical dramas. As one of the region’s most internationally recognized directors, Chan’s honest reflection on his artistic journey – from the identity-focused early trilogy through the humanity-exploring recent works – offered audiences a rare glimpse into the mind of a filmmaker who continues to push boundaries while wrestling with fundamental questions of human existence, fate, and the power of cinema to foster understanding in an increasingly polarized world. The evening served as both a career retrospective and a meditation on the evolution of Chinese cinema, delivered by a director who has consistently challenged both himself and his audiences while maintaining an unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling and the transformative power of the cinematic experience.
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