Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao are known as a loving couple in the film and television art world. In their long-term cooperation, they have created excellent works together, and at the same time, they have also witnessed the development of their deep feelings.
Since they met, they have built a deep trust and reliance in work and life, which has allowed their long-term cooperation to go smoothly.
With his unique perspective and focus on local culture, Jia Zhangke infuses his films with a strong local color.
He chose Zhao Tao with a unique vision, which was based on his intuitive perception of the latter's "authentic" charm.
Since then, they have inspired each other to create a series of excellent works.
This has transcended the ordinary relationship between filmmaker and actor to a partnership that runs deep into the bone marrow and spans many years.
Jia Zhangke has been using film as a stage to show his respect for Zhao Tao for many years, and at the same time, he has also expressed and shaped Zhao Tao's unique talent here.
They pursued their dream of being an "international actress" together and spent all kinds of comments and doubts together.
In this spring, he began to look for the heroine of his new film "Platform" in Taiyuan.
Although he had become a well-known actor at that time, Director Jia had a unique eye and took a fancy to Zhao Tao, an ordinary lecturer in the Dance Department of Taiyuan Normal University. Zhao Tao has been introverted and quiet since he was a child, and he doesn't have much interest in acting.
Jia Dao later explained: "Her eyes are sharp, revealing a wild tenacity, which is exactly the trait I am looking for. ”
Zhao Tao, a graduate of a dance academy, has cultivated a calm and deep attitude since she was a child, and her expression is deeply introverted.
Director Jia always insists on using "original" actors, and Mr. Zhao only wants to teach, and this cooperation between the two is like an unexpected surprise, allowing them to meet in this world and open a new chapter in their lives.
Zhao Tao was asked to show natural and wild acting skills without knowing anything about acting. Despite her nervousness, she firmly believed in Director Jia's judgment.
After "Platform" won the award at the Venice Film Festival, Director Jia realized that only Zhao Tao could truly interpret his film language.
In the cooperation between Zhao Tao and Jia Zhangke, their tacit cooperation has won global applause.
Since "Platform" became an instant hit, Jia Zhangke has persistently adhered to his position as a director, and Zhao Tao has been indispensable in every work.
Starting from "Platform", Zhao Tao has exuded a restrained and subtle charm with his poor acting skills in many films such as "Let Me Wander", "The World", and "The Good Man of the Three Gorges", which perfectly interprets the "atmosphere of mountains and rivers" pursued by Jia Zhangke.
Zhao Tao improvised amazing creative inspirations, such as the scene of drying clothes after the rain, which was the idea in her head.
The successful cooperation between the two of them not only established trust in Director Jia's heart, but also achieved Zhao Tao's acting career from scratch.
This tacit understanding has been deeply rooted in their blood and soul, and has gradually developed into attachment and understanding for each other.
As an important partner of Jia Zhangke's films, Zhao Tao has always accompanied the backstage of Director Jia's film dreams and grown up together.
Over the years, they have tacitly cooperated with each other, understanding and respecting each other in and out of the play, and gradually sprouting a deep emotional bond in the process.
In 2011, they registered their marriage to everyone's surprise. In the next ten years, Director Jia once again proved his deep affection for his wife with thirteen masterpieces.
However, his goal does not stop there - he hopes to help Zhao Tao stand on the international stage and become a "movie queen" known to the whole world.
If you want to be poor, go to the next level. Although it is difficult to realize this dream, Zhao Tao was accused of "mediocre appearance" and "blunt" acting skills, making it difficult to make a name for himself in the international film industry.
However, Director Jia firmly believes that as long as she is given enough stage, her potential can be stimulated.
So, he actively searched for various reports and recommended his wife to participate in international film festivals to strive for more performance opportunities.
may be because of Zhao Tao's limited personal conditions, or it may be because of Director Jia's choice of film themes, Zhao Tao's "international road" is still full of hardships and long.
Although she has entered the competition for Cannes actress many times, the road to realizing her "transnational dream" is still far away.
Director Jia has always persevered, believing that as long as he does not give up, his dream will come true one day.
He poured not only his time, but also his heart. Although some people questioned that this was just a "deep love between husband and wife", Jia Zhangke firmly believed in his vision and firmly saw Zhao Tao's unique talent.
After marriage, although Zhao Tao did not shine on the international stage, the voices of doubt became louder and louder.
If the same heroine is used all the time, will the audience get bored? Maybe it's better to try a different type of role? However, Director Jia firmly disagrees with this view, insisting that she is the best actor in his eyes, and there is no decision to change.
This insistence is not limited to the needs of the film, it has evolved into a psychological obstacle for him.
Despite all the advice given by his friends, Jia Dao always insisted on his decision. He knew that this choice might have an impact on his career, but giving up on Zhao Tao was unacceptable to him.
Now, his dream has changed from simply realizing artistic pursuits to a way of control and catharsis.
Director Jia adheres to his deep affection for his wife, even if he is mired in emotion, he has no regrets or fear. He is determined to resist the doubts and criticism of the outside world and protect Zhao Tao with perseverance.
On the road of true love, Zhao Tao bravely faced all challenges with a peaceful attitude, and on the road of growth, she was consistent and determined.
In an interview, she revealed her deep trust and understanding for her husband, saying that his film and television insights are unmatched, and she completely trusts his every decision. For more than two decades, they have grown together, from young lovers to mature partners.
Zhao Tao not only found himself in the performance, but also had the courage to face life independently in the company of Director Jia.
The sincere love of this pair of Chinese filmmakers, through their practical actions, proves to the world that companionship is the true meaning of true love.
In "Children of Jianghu" launched by Director Jia in his 50s, Zhao Tao left a deep impression with his sharp attitude and movements, which is also the most outstanding work in her acting career.
The most important thing is that what they need is not perfection, but each other's company, which is the source of their mutual growth.
Zhao Tao has entered middle age, and he and Director Jia can still chase them together"Super Dream"How long?
This can't**. However, in the more than 20 years they have gone through together, no matter how many ups and downs they encounter, they have never given up and interpreted the meaning of true love with practical actions.
Jia Dao understands more and more that the true meaning of realizing dreams is not whether you can succeed, but the process of growing up with your beloved. Perhaps, Director Jia's obsession itself is a seed that is difficult to take root.
Their eyes are full of deep love for each other and life, as if this is the chapter of life they have written together, full of affection and romance.