We would like to invite you to our first Salon this year with writer, filmmaker and translator Jialu Zhu on Saturday, May 16th from 6 to 9 pm.
The title of her presentation is Between Home and the World: A Personal Journey Reflected in Academic Research.
In Jialu’s project, the case studies include American Westerns, Hong Kong gangster films, and Chinese melodramas. Why can cowboys never go home? Why do gang members turn away from home? Why will common residents have no families to belong? What are the connections between these characters’ sense of belonging? What are the social-cultural reasons that don’t allow them to enjoy happiness at home?
In this Salon, Jialu will share with us her research, investigations, and findings, inspired by her personal experiences.
Jialu Zhu was born in Chengde, China, and has lived in Zürich since 2017. She has dedicated her life to academic research, while being equally active in the worlds of literature, art, and film. After acquiring her PhD in English and American Literature from the University of Zürich in 2025, she started working as a writer, filmmaker, and translator, showcasing her projects through publications and museum exhibitions.
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We would like to invite you to our first Salon this year with writer, filmmaker and translator Jialu Zhu on Saturday, May 16th from 6 to 9 pm.
The title of her presentation is Between Home and the World: A Personal Journey Reflected in Academic Research.
In Jialu’s project, the case studies include American Westerns, Hong Kong gangster films, and Chinese melodramas. Why can cowboys never go home? Why do gang members turn away from home? Why will common residents have no families to belong? What are the connections between these characters’ sense of belonging? What are the social-cultural reasons that don’t allow them to enjoy happiness at home?
In this Salon, Jialu will share with us her research, investigations, and findings, inspired by her personal experiences.
Jialu Zhu was born in Chengde, China, and has lived in Zürich since 2017. She has dedicated her life to academic research, while being equally active in the worlds of literature, art, and film. After acquiring her PhD in English and American Literature from the University of Zürich in 2025, she started working as a writer, filmmaker, and translator, showcasing her projects through publications and museum exhibitions.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Yunlong Song. To round of the evening we will enjoy a tasty Apéro together, prepared with love by our gastronomic advisor Ivo Jud.
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