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Zhang Ziyi to star in China AIDS film

posted 14 years ago by bangwazi
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ACTRESS Zhang Ziyi says she signed on to play an AIDS patient in her new movie because she's a big fan of the director, a frequent collaborator with well-known Chinese directors Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou.

'We actually met many yACTRESS Zhang Ziyi says she signed on to play an AIDS patient in her new movie because she's a big fan of the director, a frequent collaborator with well-known Chinese directors Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou.

'We actually met many years ago, but always missed the chance to work together,' Zhang said on Tuesday at a press conference for Gu Changwei's 'A Tale of Magic.' It was Zhang's first public appearance since a torrent of bad press over her botched donations to victims of the massive earthquake in China's Sichuan province in 2008.

Her new film is a love story about a couple with AIDS. Zhang co-stars with Hong Kong actor-singer Aaron Kwok. Shooting on the film continues.

Best known as a cinematographer, Gu gained international fame with his directorial debut, winning the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2005 for his epic, Peacock.

Zhang made her film debut in famed Zhang Yimou's heartwarming 1999 love story The Road Home, but her career took off when Oscar-winning director Ang Lee cast her in his 2000 kung fu hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. -- AP

ears ago, but always missed the chance to work together,' Zhang said on Tuesday at a press conference for Gu Changwei's 'A Tale of Magic.' It was Zhang's first public appearance since a torrent of bad press over her botched donations to victims of the massive earthquake in China's Sichuan province in 2008.

Her new film is a love story about a couple with AIDS. Zhang co-stars with Hong Kong actor-singer Aaron Kwok. Shooting on the film continues.

Best known as a cinematographer, Gu gained international fame with his directorial debut, winning the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2005 for his epic, Peacock.

Zhang made her film debut in famed Zhang Yimou's heartwarming 1999 love story The Road Home, but her career took off when Oscar-winning director Ang Lee cast her in his 2000 kung fu hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. -- AP

[–] rockytiger 14 years ago

Gu Changwei is a first-rate director.I am expecting the movie so much.
For sure it will be a wonderful movie.ZIYI will continue to receive rave review from critics and audiences.

[–] Spencer_Turner 14 years ago

She rarely receives "rave reviews." Instead, she's considered by most people as mediocre actress.

Gu Changwei hasn't made a single great movie yet. And this one sounds another dull movie from him.