Zhijie Cao
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Biography
Zhijie Cao (born April 4, 1997) grew up in Xi'An, China. After pursing a BA in Journalism from Central South University in Changsha she developed a passion for story-telling. She attended The London Film School, directing three short films, including independent short 'Bird and Whale' (2021), while exploring and refining her cinematic style. As a filmmaker Zhijie's films centre on realism, female voices and burgeoning sexuality.
Known For
When his dream business comes under threat by a predatory loan shark, Welsh restaurateur Dick must take drastic action to protect his beloved, tacky Spanish tapas restaurant.
Sharks in Colwyn Bay
In a costal english town a teenage girl's sexual awakening is sparked by her intrigue in an older man.
SALT
Mia and Heloïse, teens on the verge of adulthood, are forced to spend the summer together in the South of France. As they navigate their resentment of the other, they discover they have more in common than just their respective parents' deteriorating marriages.
Where Colours Come From
A young woman falls in love with a chef who resides in the UK illegally. Their love for each other is threatened by Zhizhi's desire to leave and travel the world. Yet if her lover sets foot outside the border he will never return. So Zhizhi must ask herself what she loves more, her love for this man of her chance to discover herself and be free.
Bird and Whale
A teen girls struggles with her gender expression as it veers from her mother's conservative ideals.