A photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the closing ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival held in Beijing. /BJIFF
A photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the closing ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival held in Beijing. /BJIFF
Ten prizes of the prestigious Tiantan Award were announced during the closing ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) on Friday.
This year, the Tiantan Award received 1,509 entries from 118 countries and regions, setting a record for participation. The submissions covered a wide range of genres and themes, demonstrating the global diversity of cinema.
Poster of the Best Feature Film award winner “Gold or Shit” /BJIFF
Poster of the Best Feature Film award winner “Gold or Shit” /BJIFF
The Chinese coproduction “Gold or Shit” won the Best Feature Film award. This comedy film tells the story of a disillusioned young man in Beijing who faces setbacks in both work and relationships, leading to his return to his hometown in a state of despair. Not only does he need to reestablish intimacy with his family, but he also needs to explore more possibilities for his own future. After encountering numerous setbacks in the face of reality, he unexpectedly reunites with his high school classmate, which leads to unforeseen changes in his life.
Poster of the Chinese film “Strangers When We Meet” /BJIFF
Poster of the Chinese film “Strangers When We Meet” /BJIFF
Veteran actor Fan Wei won the Best Actor award for the Chinese movie “Strangers When We Meet.” Mia Maelzer took the Best Actress award for the Indian film “Stolen.” Indian director Karan Tejpal won the Tiantan Award for Best Director for “Stolen.”
Poster of the Indian film “Stolen” /BJIFF
Poster of the Indian film “Stolen” /BJIFF
To mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France this year, a French film week was also held in Beijing from April 18 to 26. Multiple cinemas across Beijing screened 30 different French films, showcasing rich themes and diverse styles.
A variety of engaging activities were held, including discussions on topics such as the global distribution of Chinese films and the evolving role of domestic cinema productions at international festivals. With guests from North America, Europe, South America and Japan, the event sparked insightful conversations and paved the way for Chinese cinema’s global rise in today’s dynamic and burgeoning industry landscape.