Zhang Jianya
Known For & Full Filmography20 Titles
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
Documentary about China's film industry and the monumental changes in the past 40 years from beginning with propaganda films to the "5th generation" filmmakers and beyond, who embraced art and commercial films to make China the second largest box office market in the world after Hollywood.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Boss Feng
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.
Drama Series - 1990, 16 episodes • as 董斜川
Set in the 1930s, “Fortress Besieged” follows the misadventures of Fang Hung-chien, a bumbling everyman who wastes his time studying abroad, and secures a fake degree when learning he has run out of money and must return home to China. Fang was the son of a country gentleman. A marriage had been arranged for him while at university, but the intended wife died before he could see her.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Master Qu
After his release from prison, Lang returns to his hometown near the Gobi Desert, where he forms an unexpected bond with a stray black dog.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Librarian
The Founding of an Army is a 2017 Chinese film commissioned by China's government to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Chiang Kai-shek's Bodyguard
The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Zhang Bobo (segment "The Champion")
Anthology of short films directed by several different directors.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Neighbour Zhang
The film tells the story of a retired father who comes to the park's dating corner to find a marriage partner for his son, but inadvertently gets involved in an emotional whirlpool.
Drama Series - 2008, 16 episodes • as 导演
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Uncle Jiang (segment "Duck Prophet")
This anthology drama presents four short films honoring Chinese families, spotlighting the struggles of key groups across four pivotal eras: the revolution, construction, reform and opening up, and the new era, while highlighting their perseverance, dedication to ideals, and commitment to passing on the national spirit through generations.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Zhang Jinzhao
A bizarre case caused thousands of waves. There are different opinions on the truth. When the whole story of the case was gradually restored like pieces of a puzzle, people realized that the truth was not that important anymore.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Chu Zu Che Si Ji
In the 1990s, two girls and a boy enter a booming society with the hope of fulfilling their many dreams.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Ma Xiaobing
A story of a businessman who accidentally boards a train bound for Russia with his mother and has to overcome difficulties with his mother and problems in his family life.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Lin Tingming
In 1920s Shanghai, a group of brave young individuals band together to carry out a dangerous mission, and amid political turmoil, they grow through sacrifice and resilience.
Movie - 1976, 2h 15m • as 姚梦田
In a commune at the Xiaoliang river, two ideologies clash: how should the river be used?
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Ao's parents work overseas, leaving Ao with his grandfather. Ao runs away and meets Lan, a girl on the run from kidnappers. With the bad guys on their heels, they must head toward Lan's home.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A sprawling true-crime case illuminating the fates of ordinary people amid the tides of changing times.
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Based on the Wang Anyi story "Life in a Small Courtyard"
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Old Man
Zhang Junrui and Cui Yingying fall passionately in love, but after he saves her family, Madame Cui breaks her pledge to wed them, leaving Yingying torn between desire and duty.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Tony Rayns presents the work of the 'Fifth Generation' and other innovative filmmakers who emerged during the 1980s in China.