Hippopotami

Synopsis

In the suburbs of a northern Chinese city undergoing urbanization, a quirky girl who wants to see animals in the zoo is taken for a ride that will forever change her perspective on life.

Directors' Biography

Jianjie earned a bachelor’s in bioinformatics before turning to filmmaking to explore human nature. He received his MFA from NYU Tisch. His shorts A Visit and Gu screened internationally. His debut feature, Brief History of a Family, premiered at Sundance and Berlinale 2024.