Zhao Tao
Zhao Tao is a celebrated Chinese actress and the wife of director Jia Zhangke, known for her compelling performances in his films. Often compared to the enigmatic Mona Lisa, her expressions convey a deep sense of melancholy, resonating with the themes of loss and longing that permeate Zhangke's work. She has appeared in numerous films, including 'Still Life' and 'Mountains May Depart,' where her characters often grapple with the complexities of contemporary Chinese society. Zhao's collaboration with Zhangke has been pivotal in shaping the emotional depth of his narratives, making her a key figure in the landscape of modern Chinese cinema.
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Zhao Tao plays a lead role in 'Atrapados por las mareas', which intertwines personal and national narratives.
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Guatemala· 2025-12-08
Zhao Tao is the director of the Animal Inspection and Quarantine Center in Gulang County, who discussed the development of the sheep industry.
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China· 2025-09-20
Zhao Tao is a member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival.
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Hong Kong· 2025-09-07
Zhao Tao was a member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival.
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Russia· 2025-09-07
Zhao Tao was a member of the international jury at the Venice Film Festival.
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Brazil· 2025-09-06
Zhao Tao is a prominent actress on the jury.
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Italy· 2025-09-06
Zhao Tao, a professor at Central University of Finance and Economics, commented on the disruption caused by 'shell platforms'.
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Zhao Tao is a Chinese actress and a member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival.
Quem passou pelo primeiro dia do Festival de Veneza 2025Brazil· 2025-08-28
Zhao Tao will join Alexander Payne on the jury for the main competition.
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Pakistan· 2025-07-24
Zhao Tao is a Chinese actress and collaborator of Jia Zhangke, serving on the jury for the Venice Film Festival.
Fernanda Torres integra o júri da competição do Festival de Veneza | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-07-19
Zhao’s astonishing performance ties the film together – often without any spoken lines.
Caught in the tides with Jia Zhangke, China’s most important filmmaker of the century
Canada· 2025-05-09
Zhao Tao, the main actress in many of Zhangke's films, is also his wife and is often compared to the Mona Lisa.
"Caught By The Tides" von Jia Zhang-ke
Switzerland· 2025-04-09