Zhao Liying starred in Zhang Yimou's movie

Zhao Liying and Zhang Yimou's movie was " The 20th." This movie was directed by Zhang Yimou, and Zhao Liying played the role of a deaf-mute person. Zhao Liying's performance in the film was highly praised. In order to play the role well, she put on earplugs as soon as she entered the set and did not talk to anyone to truly experience the life of a deaf and mute person. She also worked hard to learn sign language and finally perfectly interpreted the role of Hao Xiuping. Zhao Liying's participation was also the most eye-catching part of the movie. At the press conference, she shared the stage with Lei Jiayin, Zhang Yimou, and the others, showing a confident aura and a bright smile. Zhao Liying's acting skills had broken through her previous image and became a " cold beauty " for the role. This movie was destined to be a comedy for the Spring Festival.

Zhao Liying would be the female lead in Zhang Yimou's first TV series," The Lead." This TV series was a 40-episode period drama, which told the story of Qin E's 50-year life experience. Zhao Liying played the role of the queen of Qin opera, Recalling Qin E, who had a complicated story. She was an ordinary peasant girl who had become a world-famous Qin opera actress through her own efforts. The collaboration with Zhang Yimou was highly anticipated, and the audience also had high expectations for Zhao Liying's outstanding performance in the movie "

Zhang Yimou and Zhao Liying's first collaboration was a very successful attempt. Zhao Liying was invited to be the female lead of Zhang Yimou's first TV series, and the script had already been handed over to her. This collaboration was considered unprecedented because Zhang Yimou was a gold-medal director, while Zhao Liying was the queen of ratings for her ability, looks, and popularity. In this collaboration, Zhao Liying challenged the role of a deaf-mute character, demonstrating her outstanding acting skills and unlimited potential. Zhang Yimou was very satisfied with Zhao Liying's performance and looked forward to more exciting works in the future. Overall, this cooperation had contributed more to the development of the Chinese film industry.

Zhao Liying and Zhang Yimou both won the 17th Asian Film Awards. Zhang Yimou received a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Asian cinema. This was his second time winning the award after winning the Asian Film Outstanding Contribution Award in 2010 and the Best Director Award in 2021 for his film One Second. Zhao Liying won the AFA New Generation Award, which was an award that recognized the outstanding achievements of young Asian artists. In Zhang Yimou's movie," 20," she played a victim with hearing impairments who fought for the legal rights of her family. Her performance was considered simple, natural, and convincing, moving the audience. This was also the first time that the AFA New Generation Award was given to a Chinese artist. Zhao Liying became the first Chinese artist to win this award.

Zhao Liying expressed her desire to continue working with Director Zhang Yimou on many occasions. On the red carpet of the Asian Film Awards, she expressed her hope to continue working with Director Zhang Yimou and explore more different roles. Zhao Liying also mentioned in the interview that the movie " 20 " that she had previously worked with Director Zhang Yimou had received the director's approval. She hoped to continue making movies and create different characters. Although there was no specific cooperation plan mentioned, Zhao Liying was looking forward to working with Director Zhang Yimou again.

" Rule 20 " was a movie directed by director Zhang Yimou. The movie was a realistic comedy about a middle-aged prosecutor, Han Ming, who was accidentally involved in a major case in the process of pursuing his career advancement. This led to a series of discussions about human nature, morality, and justice. The title of the movie was taken from the provisions of the 20th article of the Criminal Law on " justifiable self-defense." The main cast included Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying, Gao Ye, Liu Yaowen, and other actors. The movie was released during the Spring Festival in 2024. The box office sales on the first day had exceeded 80 million yuan, and it had achieved good box office results. The film discussed serious judicial issues in a comedic manner, and incorporated a lot of comedy elements, suitable for the whole family to watch.

Yes, Zhang Bichen sang the ending song for Zhao Liying's new movie," The 20th."

Zhang Yimou's film, Alive, was adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name. It told the life experiences of a Chinese farmer and the hardships and struggles he experienced during the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation in the mainland of China. The protagonist, Fugui, was an ordinary farmer who lost his family during the war in the mainland of China and became an orphan. He relied on his own efforts to gradually gain a foothold in society, but life was still full of difficulties and challenges. During the war, Fugui experienced many unfortunate things, but he still faced life firmly and tried to change his situation. At the end of the movie, Fugui eventually became an entrepreneur, but he also faced many moral and ethical problems. Alive was a film that deeply depicted the life and destiny of Chinese farmers. Through the story of Fu Gui, it showed the hardships and struggles that the Chinese people experienced in the course of history, and also expressed the cherish of life and hope for the future.

Zhang Yimou had many new films, including Just Defense, One Second, Sniper, Firm as a Rock, and 20.

Zhao Liying had starred in period dramas such as You Fei, Do You Know Should Be Green Fat Red Skinny, Chu Qiao's Biography, and Journey with the Phoenix.