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Yunhe Zhang
PhD studentProfile
Yunhe Zhang is a practice-based PhD student in Film at 抖阴探探App. He focuses on the indirect representation of same-sex desire in Chinese cinemas and the revision of historical Chinese myths in contemporary moving images. He graduated from the New York Film Academy (BFA; Filmmaking) and the University of the Arts London (MA; Fashion, Film and Digital Production). Before starting his PhD, he taught film production full-time at two universities in China for three years, and as a visiting professor at Jeonju University, South Korea; now, as an Associate Lecturer, he teaches in Media and Film at 抖阴探探App. He directed seven short films and one feature film with an RMB 1 million budget. With eight years of industry experience, his work has accumulated around 4.5 million views online, and is a Directors UK Advanced member.
Research Overview
I am interested in reimagining ancient Chinese figures associated with male love through film, bringing together my film practice and critical research. My work looks at the intersections of the representation of same-sex desire, masculinity, mythology, and visual storytelling within Chinese cultural and historical frameworks.
Selected Publications
Zhang, Y. 1/07/2023
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Zhang, Y. 1/02/2023
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Zhang, Y. 1/07/2019
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Zhang, Y. 1/02/2019
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Zhang, Y. 02/2018
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Zhang, Y. 1/09/2017
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Zhang, Y. 1/07/2017
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Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Invited talk
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