What job do both Norman Thaddeus Vane and Jia Zhangke have in common?
Norman Thaddeus Vane Norman Thaddeus Vane (July 7, 1928 – May 2, 2015) was a screenwriter, producer, playwright and film director. He served as writer for the 1968 film "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter", and in the subsequent year was writer and associate producer of the movie "Lola". He wrote the screenplay for the 1972 film, "". Vane went on to direct the 1983 film, "Frightmare", and continue contributing to writing films including "The Black Room" in 1984.
Zhang Jiazhen Zhang Jiazhen (張嘉貞) (666 – September 19, 729), formally Marquess Gongsu of Hedong (河東恭肅侯), was an official of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and Wu Zetian's Zhou Dynasty, serving as a chancellor during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. During Emperor Xuanzong's reign, he also served as a general. He was known for being capable but also being self-important during his term as chancellor.