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Yify Zhang 'One Thousand Years' by Mo Kanaan

Rob Ulitski - 8th May 2026

Mo Kanaan directs a cinematic journey into myth and emotion in his promo for Beijing-born singer Yify Zhang. 

The video for One Thousand Years is the second in a two-part visual and musical saga that began with Forest Opening, following two lovers across lifetimes, caught in the invisible threads of a connection forged by betrayal and a curse.

Thousands of years after their first heartbreak, the lovers find themselves in the same city yet living separate, disconnected lives.

It's a vibrant, primary colour-hued trip through lingering memories, alternate timelines and ethereal atmosphere, and is absorbing from start to end. Impressive work. 

Rob Ulitski - 8th May 2026

Tags

  • New Director
  • Singer songwriter
  • Performance
  • Narrative
  • Curse
  • Saga
  • Memory
  • Primary Colour

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Production/Creative

Director
Mo Kanaan
Producer
John Muder
Production Company
Spilled Milk

Camera

Director of Photography
Luc Maibaum
Focus Puller
Roman Haenicke

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Kai Chase-meares

Wardrobe

Stylist
Ebi Dahir
Hair
Madou Kotzke
Make-up
Madou Kotzke

Casting

Lead actor
Ina Jia
Lead actor
Yuya Fujinami

Grading

Colourist
Lukas Blume

Rob Ulitski - 8th May 2026

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