A GIRL UNKNOWN
A GIRL UNKNOWN
An atmospheric coming-of-age drama about a girl whose fate is not an exception
Zou Jing’s feature film debut traces the childhood and adolescence of Wang Juan over several years, as she is passed from one foster family to another at an early age. For her, affection proves to be nothing more than a fleeting experience. What remains, however, is her desire to find a permanent home. Even with her latest set of parents in the city, however, she still fails to find a sense of security. Nevertheless, the girl repeatedly experiences moments when she feels as though she has finally found a place to belong. This feeling is sensitively captured by the camera and underscored by Valentin Hadjad’s understated score. To counteract the uncertainty and repeated upheavals in her life, Wang Juan’s only recourse is to assert herself. (LGR)
无名女孩. CN/FR 2026. D+SC: Zou Jing. 125 min. Feature film. Original version with English subtitles. Suitable from age 12. Recommended from age 16.
Cinema Tickets for Individuals
TUE, Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | DFF Cinema
Zou Jing
Biography
Zou Jing is a Chinese screenwriter and director. Her films explore the realities of modern life in China. Like her multi-award-winning short film LILI ALONE, her debut feature film A GIRL UNKNOWN also explores social, cultural, and historical forces “that usually remain invisible, yet leave a very lasting and profound impact.”
Filmography
2026 A GIRL UNKNOWN
2023 30,000 MILES FROM CHANG’AN
2021 LILI ALONE (Short Film)
Production Companies
Pure Light Films, Maneki Films, Memoria Films, Emei Film Group, Eagle Media
World Sales
Pyramide International
