Private Project

I Want to Be a Representative for the People

Jia Zhitan is a farmer who makes his living through farming. Known for his sense of justice, he comes up with an idea during the 2012 People’s Congress election: to nominate himself as a representative of the people. His goal is to speak up for ordinary citizens and safeguard the legal rights of the villagers. However, unexpected events unfold…

  • Zhitan Jia
    Director
  • Zhitan Jia
    Writer
  • Zhitan Jia
    Producer
  • Zhitan Jia
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    我要当人民代表
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    38 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 10, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese, English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Zhitan Jia

Jia Zhitan, male, was born in 1951 in Baiyun Town, Shimen County, Hunan Province. He lived as a farmer. In 2005, he began filming documentary videos about villagers' lives.

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Director Statement

I am a farmer.
Shimen County where my village is located hold the general election.I thought I have been always giving my voice in represent of my countrymen and helping them solve the problems. Thus I am absolutely qualified to be elected as deputy to the NPC. So I initiate to take part in the election and wish this can become a platform for me to serve for the countrymen. The result is far beyond my expectation. Using the camera in my hand, I record this process of the citizens fighting for their legal rights."