As an auteur director, Wang Xiaoshuai was a pioneering figure in Chinese independent cinema in the 1990s and is one of the very few masters who remains true to his art despite rampant commercialism in nowadays Chinese film industry. Over three decades of his career, he has directed 15 feature films, including one documentary, CHINESE PORTRAIT (2018), which takes the rapid urbanization of China as its background and depicts the theoretical predicaments individuals face in everyday life. By virtue of strong personal style, deep concern for humanity, and diligent independent way of filmmaking, Wang's works have competed at Cannes Film Festival four times, three times in the Berlinale, and at Venice and San Sebastian film festivals. He was appointed Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2005 by the French Minister of Culture for his artistic accomplishments. Evoking the trauma of ordinary Chinese people caught in extraordinary times, his works span different eras, yet consistently reflect a strong social conscience. His latest title SO LONG, MY SON (DI JIU TIAN CHANG 2019) won two Silver Bears for Best Actor and Best Actress at the 69th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival, which is unprecedented for Asian film. This title has achieved numerous honours and prizes including ‘Best Director of the Year’ by the China Film Directors’ Guild at the 2019 Annual Commendation Ceremony, ‘Best Director’ at the 14th Asian Film Awards, Best Feature Film and Best Film Director at the 2nd Beijing Film Academy Awards, besides three Golden Roosters for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay of its 32nd version in 2019.