BEIJING TODAY
Magic of science Pages 20-21
China’s economic secrets Page 14
Softer focus on reality
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY September 25, 2009 – October 1, 2009 NO. 434 CN11-0120 HTTP://WWW.BEIJINGTODAY.COM.CN CHIEF EDITOR: JIAN RONG NEWS EDITOR: YU SHANSHAN DESIGNER: DENG NING
Uncovering fashion trends Page 16
Zhang Yuan has been written into Chinese film lore as an icon among the Sixth Generation directors who have built their reputations underground. All his works show the cruel side of the world. “When we film, the camera never starts recording until I have convinced myself the scene can happen in real life,” Zhang said. His latest film, Dada’s Dance, is such a story: it contains sensitive elements such as single parenthood, sexual harassment and murder. Through Zhang’s lens, the film ends up as a cross between Carmen and The Odyssey, but told in a calmer way. A whiskey glass in hand, Zhang talked with Beijing Today about the film and professional growth.
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Uphill climb on climate change
Chinese craving for luxury goods
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Owner of black taxi or golden heart? Page 7
Inexpensive meal ideas at the SOHOs Page 17
Beauty for sale in South Korea Page 4
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