Zhou Yun once had a brief encounter with Director Zhang Yiwei at the Venice International Film Festival. At that time, she was just a popular celebrity, and "Life" hadn't been released yet, much less being in her current state with works and awards. However, Zhang Yiwei wasn't pretentious at all, nor did he hold any disdain for her. His gaze was warm, and his words to her were encouraging.
Zhou Yun has seen almost every call from Zhang Yiwei.
If many auteur directors are visibly brimming with talent, then Director Zhang Yiwei is definitely another type. His works are very straightforward, almost without any flashy or unique elements, but his pieces, in every aspect, tightly give off a cinematic feel, from the buildup to the climax, the ebb and flow—his works reveal their brilliance without flamboyance.
Zhou Yun has heard many say that Zhang Yiwei is very skilled at training actors. His films often produce Movie Queens and Kings.
