Zhang Yibai
Biography
Zhang Yibai, also known as Zhang Xiaoling, is a Chinese film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Chongqing, China, he began his career in television and music videos. Zhang's debut film was Spring Subway in 2002. His work primarily focuses on life in modern Chinese cities. Zhang's hometown of Chongqing is featured in his mystery-thriller Curiosity Killed the Cat. He has directed at least 39 films and television shows. Zhang's known for his directing credits and has worked in the film industry since the early 2000s.
Career overview
Zhang Yibai is a Chinese film director, screenwriter, and producer. He began his career in television and music videos before directing his debut film, Spring Subway, in 2002. Zhang's work primarily focuses on life in modern Chinese cities, often exploring themes and settings relevant to his hometown of Chongqing.
Spring Subway, Zhang's debut, follows its protagonist as he navigates Beijing's subway system. His subsequent film, Curiosity Killed the Cat, is a mystery-thriller that takes place in Chongqing, a central China boomtown. The details of Zhang's next two films, including the title of the 2007 film, are not specified in the provided information.
Zhang Yibai has directed numerous films throughout his career, with a total of 39 known credits. His work often delves into the complexities of modern Chinese city life, offering a unique perspective on the experiences and environments of his characters.
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- Invictus (2026) Executive Producer
- The Sun Rises on Us All (2025) Thanks
- You're Here Anyway (2024) Writer
- Return to Dust (2022) Executive Producer
- Return to Dust (2022) Producer
- Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) as Head of Village
- The Day We Lit Up The Sky (2021) Director
- Run for Young (2020) Director
- My People, My Homeland (2020) Associate Producer
- My People, My Homeland (2020) Production Designer
- My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes (2019) as Self
- My People, My Country (2019) Director
- Midnight Diner (2019) as Boxing Coach
- Us and Them (2018) Producer
- Ash Is Purest White (2018) as First Man in Fengjie Restaurant
- Kill Mobile (2018) Executive Producer
- Love O2O (2016) as Man in Car
- Love O2O (2016) Producer
- Finding Mr. Right 2 (2016) as Jiao's father
- Run for Love (2016) Director
- I Belonged to You (2016) Director
- Everybody's Fine (2016) as Scammer Playing Erhu
- Mr. Nian (2016) as 校长 (voice)
- But Always (2014) Producer
- Fleet of Time (2014) Director
- Fleet of Time (2014) Producer
- Better and Better (2013) Director
- Forgetting to Know You (2013)
- Guns and Roses (2012) Producer
- Eternal Moment (2011) Director
- Eternal Moment (2011) Producer
- Sleepless Fashion (2011)
- Love on Credit (2011) Producer
- The Message (2009)
- Looking for Jackie (2009) as Glasses Assistant Director
- Lost Indulgence (2008) Writer
- Lost Indulgence (2008) Director
- The Longest Night in Shanghai (2007) Writer
- The Longest Night in Shanghai (2007) Director
- Curiosity Kills the Cat (2006) Director
- Curiosity Kills the Cat (2006) Writer
- About Love (2005) Director
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) as Inspector Chan
- My Father and I (2003) as Male negotiator
- Spring Subway (2002) Director
- 开心就好 (2000) Director
- Cherish Our Love Forever (1998) Director