Born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1984. He studied filmmaking at the Beijing Central Drama Academy and at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB). He directed short films such as "Lenny" (2009)", "Stampede" (2012)", and "Modern Times (2013)". His first feature, "Those Who Are Fine" (2017, 41st Mostra), won a special mention of Best First Feature at Locarno. "Unrest" is his second feature.