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Writer/director Wang Xiaoshuai emerged in the 1990's as one of the most significant figures of China's so called "Sixth Generation" of filmmakers. Following upon their "Fifth Generation" peers like Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, Wang and other members of his cohort— such as Jia Zhangke and Lou Ye— began their careers working underground, making films unsanctioned and banned by the state, before a loosening of restrictions allowed them to sometimes find legitimate distribution for their work at home. Last year, Asia Society screened the New York premieres of Wang's latest films Above the Dust and So Long, My Son. This partial retrospective (March 5-8, 2026) begins with his debut feature The Days and follows with a selection of films traversing his career. Together they represent the dreams, despairs and everyday realities of people living through pivotal moments in China's recent history. The filmmaker will be in attendance for post-screening discussions.