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I kept crying while watching the documentary. It turned out that I felt such emotion when I saw your work without knowing it myself. Perhaps only those who have experienced it together can understand the depth of those scars. What was I thinking when I watched "August"? I was wondering how someone could have such vigorous vitality and enthusiasm, and would always be impressed by this charm. I particularly like the background music in the documentary, especially the Meili Snow Mountain, which is ethereal and sacred, as if I am also in it. After staying in the city for a long time, people really need to go to nature to relax themselves. After reading this, I want to go to distant places.

God, this documentary really gave me a dual enjoyment of both my eyes and soul. At the beginning, a person was slowly and firmly climbing a snow mountain. The sky was so blue and the snow mountain was so white. Under such beautiful scenery, the appearance of the narrator made me fall in love! I understand why he went to climb the snow capped mountains and his experience. Oh my god, it hurts me. Following his shots and descriptions, I witnessed more beautiful scenery and saw many ordinary people enjoying cycling and life. I hope you can heal both us and yourself, Zhang Zhehan ~

We all experience a lot of pain, even though many of them are not something we should bear. But since those injuries haven't killed us, they will definitely make us stronger, won't they? Your voice is so beautiful, your face is so handsome, your smile is so sweet,your documentary is so attractive, and you are still an excellent singer and actor. I believe your future will be incredibly exciting.

I look forward to seeing more of your works Zhang zhehan!

After watching the documentary, I want to travel to Tibet. Tibet under the director's lens is so beautiful. This is a successful documentary. With the beautiful nature and the nomadic lifestyle, the animals here are more free than those in the city. The same is true for people. Fast-paced cities will make people nervous and anxious, and the unchanging life will gradually numb people. After reading August, it seems that I understand why so many people like cycling. Maybe they want to find the answer, or maybe they like cycling without a reason. There is no standard answer. Life is the same. There is no best way to live. Finding what suits you is the best.

Can't believe that love and passion for life conveyed by the documentary is from Zhang Zhehan coz I know what had happened and what are now still happening. The Sacredness in this documentary is showed by the beautiful natural scenery and interesting people yet actually from Zhang himself. I can't help but smile and cry with Zhang' doing cooking with the interesting big sister,sharing his understanding of dreams with the boys, cycling on his way in the gentle and magic snowy land, looking for miraculous glacier despite inevitable failures...which he has experienced enough and got used to ...He sings his own songs and keeps telling people, be strong! In the heaven like land, he is a hero. I have been inspired by him and again am inspired by him with this documentary. He is and will always be a legend! This is an honest documentary which also showes Zhang Zhehan's talent as a movie director. Zhang Zhehan's already a brilliant actor.

Zhang Zhehan's "August "is a very healing documentary, documenting what he saw, heard, felt, and sent along the way, as well as the local customs and beautiful scenery of Tibet. In this film, I feel that whether the world is beautiful is not in the world but in you. It is you who find peace in this noisy world, and find the motivation and courage to start again. Give yourself credit. You are better than you think you are. As you said, no matter where the wind comes from, I always know my direction. The future is no longer afraid of August, every August will be warm and full of hope. Every August will come let us in the future on the road together refueling! Only if one has a courage to face his past can he have a bright future.

Brave shout out your name Zhang Zhehan To my everlasting pride!

August is a documentary combines a lot of elements, and like a treasure with endless wisdom, and to open the treasure is simplyly opening your heart and connect with the film.

There is a saying, watching an excellent documentary is watching yourself! August is a documentary made by the heart of Director Zhang Zhehan. He has good connection with nature, people and the world, thus this film nables you to find yourself in different dimensions.

I have been watching this documentary for several times, and each time, you will find a new dimension and something touch your heart. We keep oursleves busy by doing things and lose the connection with our heart. By watching this film, you will find a peaceful space to connect with your heart and may find something meaningful to your life.

August is a movie which can calm down one's heart after watching. If you're disappoint ed with life,or in a low ebb of fate,you can find answers in this movie. What has happened to this world? Will the world become better now. No. Zhangzhehan still adheres to his ideal and reshape his belief even if all the ill-will and stigma of the world are dumped on him. He still treats everything in the world with warmth and kindness, calmly and beautifully. I hope fate will be kind to Zhangzhehan . August of the past is not yet over, and August in the future will come. But this movie will continue to inspire everyone to live on, go on, seek selfhood, seek direction, and reach the other shore.

Actually, August has always been a good month.

August was originally a peaceful month, where ordinary people would watch the moon, appreciate osmanthus flowers, express their longing, and blow the cool summer breeze. It should not make a group of people feel like a month of hardship, nor should it be a time to avoid every year.

Facing August head-on and returning calmness to what should have been August is bravery and a better way to love oneself.

Finally, as someone who has watched a lot of films, I would like to take the liberty of commenting on Director Zhang Zhehan's films. Without wearing filters, it is objective to say that the films are very mature. Realistic, natural, and smooth. Documentary films emphasize authenticity and objective recording. Even for a film about Zhang Zhehan's search for a path to self-healing, Director Zhang Zhehan tries to weaken his own existence and objectively tells the stories of one person after another he meets, truly expressing his emotions.

The copy written by Zhang Zhehan himself is great. It must be accompanied by Zhang Zhehan's calm voice to listen. Every sentence has entered my heart, and I haven't shed tears. It's really my family motto that goes deep into my bones, and I am exceptionally strong. The editing is also very good. Then I wanted to pay special tribute to the music. I deliberately memorized the name of the composer, which made me almost cry a few times. I silently recited it several times before I could hold back my tears. I don't want to cry because everything is okay.

Zhang Zhehan, I understand you, we understand you! Director Zhang, you are really excellent!

This documentary is very good, recording the beautiful scenery of Tibet, recording the mood of passers-by, and also recording the director's own bit by bit.

It is easy to say to live, but after experiencing some things, you will find that simply living also requires a lot of courage.

Go on, it is more difficult than simply living, living if it is the first step, then the second step will be more difficult than the first step, go on, go the right way, go a good way, step by step down to earth.

We do not forget the pain, but overcome the pain, those scars may be forever, but still need to bravely persist.

Come on, director Zhang Zhehan, come on, singer Zhang Zhehan, come on, actor Zhang Zhehan.

The future road, but also need the captain to lead us to go down together, the future of us, will be better and better.

I really enjoyed this documentary. It's a serene and peaceful film that follows the director's solo cycling journey along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway as he seeks self-discovery amidst a storm of online criticism. The film delves into various themes such as finding inner peace, discovering oneself, and seeking answers in life. The director immerses himself in the crowd, experiencing his true self and finding beauty in nature, sentient beings, communities, passions, dreams, brotherhood, and love. While the answers to life remain elusive for the director for now, he continues his journey forward, searching for them along the way.

The documentary "August" deeply moved me. Director Zhang Zhehan presents a profound exploration of life, love, and loss through delicate cinematography and heartfelt storytelling. Each scene in the film is filled with emotional depth, prompting me to continuously ponder the meaning and value of life. Particularly, the director's attention to detail and expression of emotions allowed me to deeply appreciate the small yet significant moments in life.

The narrative presented in the film also deeply touched me, with each scene showcasing the fragility and resilience of human nature. Through the documentary format, the director brings these authentic stories to the audience, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of the fragility and preciousness of life.

Furthermore, the music and visuals in the film left a lasting impression. The choice of music added layers and emotions to the story, immersing the audience further into the viewing experience. The meticulously designed visuals provided visual impact, with each shot seemingly narrating a moving story that is hard to forget.

In conclusion, "August" is not just a documentary but a spiritual journey. Through the director's delicate touch and sincere emotions, we see the fragility and beauty of life, and feel the profound impact of love and loss. This documentary will be deeply etched in my heart, becoming a part of my life.

I know this actor, Zhang Zhehan, and I also know about some of the things he has suffered in the past three years. I thought he would be completely defeated by now. After all, if someone were to erase all of my scientific research output from the past decade, I would either fight desperately or give up completely. So, when I saw the documentary he directed this time, I was very surprised. What surprised me even more was that the entire documentary didn't urgently pour out his grievances to the audience, or complain about how unfair the world is. Instead, it seemed to record his healing process. From the composition, color, to the music, I feel he is still positive and upward, like a tree striving for sunlight, with an indomitable spirit. The storytelling in the whole documentary is very smooth. The director knows what he wants, which is to find the motivation to continue moving forward, so each story serves this purpose. I especially like the music in the documentary, especially the drifting part, but towards the end, there is a hint of sadness. I am very surprised that this is Zhang Zhehan's work. He has grown a lot, but he must have also experienced many hardships. Finally, although Tibet used to seem beautiful but rundown in my impression, this documentary has given me the latest information. It's similar to where I live in Switzerland. Given the opportunity, I would like to go and see it.

I have watched the documentary "August" directed by Zhang Zhehan many times. If I feel a little sad after watching it for the first time, the second time or even the third time, I don't know how many times I have seen it now, and every time I see it, I have a new feeling. Except for the pain in the snowy mountain at the beginning, and the fact that Zhang Zhe's injury in reality in the film doesn't know when it will stop, and when he will return to his normal life and work, I have been able to follow him happily to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, feel the kind people, and even smile, especially the dog hug. In fact, I couldn't help laughing at the first time.

Zhang Zhehan, when you arrive at a real snow mountain, all the blizzards you've experienced before pale in comparison. You seem to have become a snow mountain yourself-serene, pristine, powerful, silent yet majestic. Clouds above your head, clouds beneath your feet, Zhang Zhehan, fearlessly continue your climb. Your work will have a lifespan of over 100 years. Just as nature cannot easily erase a snow mountain, the limitations of the internet cannot erase your achievements. The name your mother bestowed upon you is the most precious key in your life. Carry your key, carry your answers, and follow the path beneath your feet. Go create the newest and best August.

Finished August with a smile. Probably because just got up, the whole person has just refreshed, has not been affected by the worldly clutter, can follow his story more wholeheartedly, feel the road he has walked, the people he has met, the world he has been to. And those painful parts, after many times of practice, finally familiar with, so have the power to find more beauty.

I began to think deeply about why watching "August" felt healing. As the creatures who master the absolute power of this planet, human beings have actually grown up all the way in the conflict, in order to compete for resources, in order to grasp the initiative to live, attack, struggle, and harm each other, is the main theme of human society. However, in today's great development of material productivity, in fact, there is no need for such a fierce struggle: we can eat, wear warm clothes, live well, and even pursue our dreams. After thousands of years of killing and fighting, and thousands of years of growth, we have the ability to provide people with the ability to live together in peace, no longer need to show their teeth over a few resources, raising sticks to intimidate each other. Of course, the reality is not so good, especially as we have just witnessed a terrible murder, which will make it feel even more poignant. That's why August is so precious.

So the people you meet on the road are very rare. They are a group of people who choose to walk this difficult road for their own inner pleasure, without any worldly purpose. Just like the director's team, in the hail, snow mountains, wind and rain, between the heat, for what, as if for nothing, huge investment, and even without any predictable economic return, just to tell the story of the road to the audience. But it is precisely these do not do anything, their telling and shooting is so valuable, it is the human beyond the struggle, calculation outside, one heart toward the beauty of the footprint of self-growth. That's why it's so moving.

This is a documentary that makes people feel warm and healing. I really like the peaceful power in the movie.

The director is a very talented person, and I greatly admire him.

I hope to have the opportunity to see the beautiful scenery in the documentary.

I'm curious how Oceanzhang can understand these things at a young age. He's really a genius.

I watched the documentary and really wanted to hug him.

There are always some people in this world who, no matter what they encounter, can make people love this world deeply. They all want to warm this world and really like this kind of good person.

Choking, smiling, sighing, an excellent documentary that makes people calm, but the emotions are choppy.

This is a real life experience, a spiritual journey, and a new start for a person who, after suffering the blow of fate, bravely faces the public declaration.

Follow Zhe Chao director's "August", listen to the story, feel the "love" and "force drought" in the world. There are heaven and earth here, there are flowers here, there are bumps here, there are also brothers together, there are dreams to chase, there is romantic love, there is the self to meet, dry silk is the link of the "love" world and the "love" Angle of view soaked in every lens. Love excavates the charm of life and gives greater courage to move forward. Love yourself, love others, love the world, love is the courage to break the fog, fortunately, you have always had and always have the power of love. In August, the past will not be gone with the wind, but Zhang Zhehan and those people in the story have embarked on a new road, their own road, the dream world of love in full bloom.

Life can be colorful and varied, you can live how you want, as long as you don't go against your heart, live happily in the future, and don't be swayed by others... "Live, go on", behind the simple six words, but you need to have all the strength and love to face life.

Zhang Zhehan, have a good life, as you wish!

After suffering can not crush your will, the whole article does not imagine injustice, resentment, but is very peaceful and simple description of their own encounter, reconciliation with themselves, reconciliation with the environment, hate is not difficult, difficult is to put down.

What I like most in the whole article is the shot of wearing white clothes at the edge of the valley, the wind blows, the figure floats, I think that at that moment you think about what you put down what.

The director is a storyteller, ordinary ordinary people are full of stories under your camera, obviously a very plain plot, under the director's description, people don't feel so ordinary.

The opening picture shocked me, and a figure climbed the snowy mountain with difficulty. Beautiful glaciers, grasslands, virgin forests, and free animals are all beautiful. This is a healing journey, and the scenery along the way and people's smiles are precious. My favorite part of the documentary is the story of the basketball brothers. The director saw himself pursuing his dreams as a child in the children who like basketball. He respected the children's dreams and encouraged them, and the children were willing to share their secret bases with him. A disaster plunged Zhang Zhehan's life into a trough. He stood up again and decided to start again. Ten years later, he rode again and found his brave self during the trip. The director presented us with this great work "August" from a professional perspective and sincere feelings, and looked forward to more works directed by Zhang Zhehan.