★ HOW OLD IS ZHANG MENG?
Zhang Meng is 51 years old, born April 1, 1975 in China · Aries.
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About
Zhang Meng directed award-winning films that blended narrative and documentary forms across China and international festivals. Born in Tieling in 1975, he studied at the Chinese Central Academy of Drama before making his directorial debut with Lucky Dog in 2007. The Piano in a Factory became his breakthrough, winning the Grand Jury Prize at Miami International Film Festival in 2011. An Aries born under life-path 9, he channels introspection into character-driven storytelling.
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Biography
Zhang Meng is a Chinese director and screenwriter born in Tieling in April 1975. He trained at the Chinese Central Academy of Drama before launching his directorial career. His 2007 debut Lucky Dog (Erduo Da You Fu) marked the beginning of a practice that would define his work: crossing genre boundaries between narrative and documentary. In 2008 he released his first documentary, Mr. Zhang and His Dog, establishing a signature interest in intimate character studies. The Piano in a Factory (Gang de qin) became his international breakthrough, winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Miami International Film Festival in 2011 and the award for best actor for Wang Qian-Yuan at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival. As a screenwriter and director working in contemporary Chinese cinema, Zhang navigates between art-house festival circuits and domestic production. Born under Aries, his work reflects the sign's introspective and determined streak. Life-path 9 suggests a creative seeking closure and transformation through storytelling.
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Trivia
- The Piano in a Factory won both the Grand Jury Prize at Miami International Film Festival (2011) and the best actor award for Wang Qian-Yuan at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
- His directorial debut, Lucky Dog, came in 2007 after formal training at the Chinese Central Academy of Drama.
- He produced his first documentary, Mr. Zhang and His Dog, in 2008.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Zhang Meng often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Zhang Meng?
- Zhang Meng is 51 years old (born April 1, 1975).
- When is Zhang Meng's birthday?
- Zhang Meng was born on April 1, 1975.
- What is Zhang Meng's zodiac sign?
- Zhang Meng is a Aries, born April 1, 1975.
- What is Zhang Meng's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Zhang Meng was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Zhang Meng from?
- Zhang Meng is from China.
- What does Zhang Meng do?
- Zhang Meng is a writer.
- Is Zhang Meng still alive?
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