Ronja Yu

Ronja Yu

52 (1973-01-01)
Beijing, China

Ronja Wu is a Chinese filmmaker based in Sweden since 1989.

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My 1980's 2019 (7)

Highlights the rebellious young generation of artists in China fighting for political emancipation, artistic freedom and creating a cultural golden age during the 1980s - a significant decade of transformational change. Interweaving six main characters' memories with the director's personal narration, the film embarks on an emotional journey and tells a story of being passionate and idealistic before dreams are dashed to pieces.
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The Chinese Are Coming to Town 2011

The Chinese global machine has been invited to revitalise the ailing Swedish town of Kalmar. The town's mayor has invited a Chinese company to build a trade centre and 300 homes, but all does not go to plan. An amusing and deeply relevant film, which shows the fault lines that emerge when the tigers of the developing world try to expand into Europe.
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Berny Blue 2008

Berny Pålsson is a young writer who writes about her drug problems, mental issues and her problematic upbringing. With her last book "Vingklippt ängel" she became cult among her teenage readers. Director Ronja Yu has been following Berny for a long time before publishing her new book.