Biography
Zhao was born in Liaoning Province, and graduated from Luxun Academy of Fine Arts in 1992. He supported himself as a photographer while working on his early documentaries. Zhao's 2009 documentary Petition: The Court of the Complainants premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is about aspects of the legal system in China. The film was shot over twelve years and details the plight of Chinese citizens traveling to Beijing to file complaints with the central government about local officials. His work focuses on global issues and contemporary art.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
I'm So Sorry
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
I'm So Sorry
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
I'm So Sorry
Role: Camera Operator
MOVIE • 2025
Lonely Voices
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
Behemoth
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Behemoth
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 2015
Together
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Petition
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009
Crime and Punishment
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2007
Return to the Border
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005
Return to the Border
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2005
Return to the Border
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 2005
Return to the Border
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2005
Return to the Border
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2005
City Scene
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2004
City Scene
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2004
City Scene
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 2004
City Scene
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2004
City Scene
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2004
Paper Airplanes
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001