LI Jinglin
LI Jinglin
Jinglin Li is an independent filmmaker from China who is consistently intrigued by social issues and personal narratives. How do you interpret the world we inhabit? This is the foremost question she poses to herself during the creation of her documentaries. The experiences she has encountered and confronted often serve as the wellspring of inspiration for her work. Through her documentaries, she endeavors to narrate the stories of those individuals with whom people may already have a degree of familiarity, but have yet to fully explore. Life unfolds around us, yet sometimes we only glimpse a fraction of it. She actively seeks out the foundational connections between individuals and society, delving into the raw emotions of happiness, sorrow, courage, fear, tranquility, and anxiety that accompany these bonds. Her resolve is unyielding as she endeavors to unearth truths – those that people may have never contemplated, those that may seem incredulous or are difficult to accept, yet undoubtedly exist. The process of creating these documentaries entails a reexamination of her thoughts, her life, and a contemplation of societal quandaries. "Export My Love" marks her directorial debut, a pivotal endeavor that has enabled her to better understand the interplay between people, society, and her own identity. She is more than just a filmmaker; she is a creative tinkerer, meticulously refining ideas, and a dedicated messenger of profound concepts.
