Jia Zhangke Sets Next Feature ‘Mamma Dunhuang’ Starring Zhao Tao and Liao Fan, Reteaming With MK2 Films (EXCLUSIVE)

By Elsa Keslassy

Elsa Keslassy

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Celebrated Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke will next direct “Mamma Dunhuang,” reteaming with French production and sales banner MK2 Films.

The latter, spearheaded by Nathanael and Elisha Karmitz, co-produces “Mamma Dunhuang,” in partnership with the director’s Chinese production company Xstream Pictures. It will begin shooting this winter.

“Mamma Dunhuang” tells the story of a mother who has spent most of her life in Dunhuang, a historic city in western China. With the help of artificial intelligence, she embarks on a journey that takes her from western to eastern China.

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