The fifteenth International Beijing Film Festival began brilliantly and historical importance despite the conditions full of rain, as international and Chinese cinematic reports gathered to celebrate the wonderful tripartite anniversary in the history of cinema.
This year’s festival has celebrated 130 years since the leadership of Lumier’s first public film in Paris, 120 years of the Chinese opening movie “The Battle of Dingjunshan”, and the fifteenth anniversary of the festival.
Janet Yang, President of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, gave a major dual speech that emphasizes the strength of the film as a global language. “The film is the most universal language to connect the world,” Yang stated in the Mandarin before turning into the English language.
Yang, an American -Chinese producer, is reflected in its introduction to Chinese cinema: “I fell in love with Chinese cinema for the first time through the works of” Fifth Generation “movie makers. She stressed the importance of telling authentic stories in the era of rapid technological progress.
“Technology can help us, but what really moves people is the stories that stem from human sympathy,” said Yang.
“In recent years, what gives me great hope is to see more and more stories in Asian and Asian diaspora on the world stage. They are telling stories about what looks like a living between cultures, in their unique voices,” Yang added. “As a Chinese American producer, I know how difficult this path – but this is the exact reason for the importance of it. We see more Chinese films reach an audience around the world, and play a bigger role in global cinema, it is clear that the film brings China and the rest of the world together.”
The product concluded by summoning the Chinese philosophical concept of “harmony in diversity”, expressing hope for increasing cooperation between Chinese and international directors.
Speaking to the red carpet, British director David Yates, known for many “Harry Potter” films, showed a good humor about the stormy weather, and hears, “Thank you for the rain, it’s beautiful.” “I was shocked by the scene, size and splendor of everything here. It is really great from outside the country, and we feel comfortable.
The opening ceremony was held at the Beijing Center for International Convention and Exhibitions in Beijing, with the prominent attendees, including Yin Lee, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the National Conference Party and the Beijing Party Secretary; Zhang Cheng from the Chinese Federation of Literary and Art Circles; Yin Young, mayor of Beijing and head of the organizing committee of the festival; Wang Gang, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Advertising at the CPC Central Committee.
The ceremony included amazing shows, including the opening song “In the spring, comes to Beijing to watch the best films in the world”, a slide entitled “Chinese animation: a light symphony” that displays children from the Rainbow Art Troupe collection that depicts loved characters – including $ 2.11 billion, and the manufacture of “Nezha 2”. Shila, and Liu Yucin who performed the festival’s promotional song “Remember Matthew.”
Yun, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Editor-in-Chief, gave a letter highlighting the importance of the tripartite anniversary: ”This year represents the thirteenth anniversary of international cinema. For 130 years, the film-a artistic form that combines literature, fine arts and music, has continuously re-invented itself, which leads to the production of classics of tables, which affects modern civilization.”
Sun Junmin, a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Committee at CPC Beijing and Director of the Advertising Department, announced that the festival is officially open, noting: “Beijing occupies a distinguished position at the National Cultural Center, and remains in the city of scientific and technological innovation, wild innovation technology, and incense. Creative resources with high services.”
The Swiss Ambassador to China, Juerg Puri as a representative of Switzerland, attended the country of honor this year, noting the importance of this role during the seventy -seventh anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China, Switzerland and the Snake of Chinese Culture and Tourism.
The festival also celebrated the official launch of the “Chinese Film Consumption Year” and “Beijing Film and Life Festival”, which will continue from April 18 to May 5, and merge the film with food, shopping and entertainment through the “Ticket Economy” initiative throughout the city.
The jury is led by Chinese actor Jiang Win, and it includes the American -Chinese actor Joan Chen, Chinese actor Ni, Finnish films Timo Nikki, Swiss actor Vincent Perez and Hong Kong Tim Yip.
The red carpet was a great show for Chinese cinematic talent, with a group of actors including Zhang Yuqi, Tan Zhuo, Wang Yang, Song Shooting, Liu Jiayuan, Zhang Dage, Yang Huiqing, Fu Jing, Zhao Shuzhen, Liu Yichun and Liu Meihan. Male stars were represented equally with Xu Weizhou, Wang Dongcheng, Liu Guanyou, Pan Binlong, Qiao Shaan, Wang Yanhui, Wang Duofei, Zhou You and Zhou Yiran.
This directorial unit led the famous director Joan Ho, known as “Black Dog”, along with Li Yongyi, Shen Tao, Yi Xiaoxing, A Nian, Gao Qunshu, Tong Jie, Chen Xiaoliang, Wang MU, Cui Rui, Hai Ming, Li Pieran, Li Muzi, Huang Xian, Zhang Chang.
Chen Gyanin, Jiang Chenkin, Chang Jenji, Pay Ki, Shen Becing, and Jing Lu Lu Stars added to the procedures, while talents such as Chang Ziving, Woyng Nana, Tan Jianness, Oh Haw, Hang Yi, Jiang Minggi, Liang Yiting, Zhong,
The talent was also celebrated behind the scenes, with producers Win Po, Kong Gianin, Chen Ji, Chang Shen, Sun Rong, Maqh, Ying Logia, Hu Cheng, Go Dongnan, Zhao Yongngang, Lin Xiaoqiang, and Jiang Zhiiang in the audience, along with revealing books.
Among the international existence are the directors Bella Tar, Noel Bastin, Beptistst Bogert, and Tubas Schmitler, along with a Swiss delegation and representatives of many major cinematic festivals.
The festival lasts until April 26.
