Actor

I turned to historical films because they pass censors more easily.

Changing people's preconceptions is something you have to do in order to search for truth. Of course normally, that's not done because it also challenges social stability, and stories, as a result, are often told much more simply.

Many filmmakers have had that experience. They make a movie, then out of nowhere, they either pass censorship or fail.

We always hope we can make a movie that will beat America.

From 1911 to 1928, the country was officially called Republic of China, but in reality, it was actually split between different warlords. It was one of the liveliest periods in Chinese history. It is therefore quite theatrical, and it is good for making films.