As a seasoned film enthusiast who has traversed the globe in search of cinematic gems, I find myself thrilled at the prospect of the Chinese Cinema Today festival gracing Japan with its presence this November. Having attended screenings in the most remote corners of the world, from the bustling streets of Cannes to the serene shores of Locarno, my eyes have been opened to a kaleidoscope of stories and styles that defy conventional boundaries.
A fresh film event named “Chinese Cinema Today” is about to debut in Japan, showcasing fifteen Chinese films, four of which will be premiering in Japan for the first time. The event, taking place at Tokyo’s Cinelibre Ikebukuro from November 22nd to December 12th and then moving on to Osaka from December 13th to 26th, highlights both popular successes and festival-acclaimed films from the rapidly expanding film industry of mainland China.
The festival is divided into four unique parts. One of these sections, Director in Spotlight, highlights artist and filmmaker Qiu Jiongjiong, showcasing three of his films: “Madame,” “Mr. Zhang Believes,” and “A New Old Play.” This will be the initial screening of Qiu’s works in Japan.
As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the “Chinese Now Hits” segment showcases some of the latest box office sensations. Among them is the gripping thriller “Hidden Blade,” masterfully directed by Cheng Er and graced by the presence of Tony Leung and Wang Yibo. This film marks a significant comeback for Cheng after a seven-year break. Furthermore, it highlights “Like a Rolling Stone,” starring the Berlin Film Festival’s best actress winner, Yong Mei, and “Post Truth.
The Chinese New Wave segment showcases up-and-coming artists, featuring films like “Borrowed Time” by Cai Jie (which garnered notice at the Busan International Film Festival), “Good Autumn, Mommy” directed by Chen Shizhong and starring Shu Qi, as well as Liang Ming’s “Carefree Days,” which was shown at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
This Play Back selection features standout moments from recent film festivals, such as “Art College 1994” (a Berlin Competition highlight), “Gone with the Boat” (which won Best Asian New Screenplay at Shanghai and was recognized in other Asian festivals), Wei Shujun’s “Ripples of Life” (a Tokyo FILMeX Competition entry), Gu Xiaogang’s “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains” (the closing film for Cannes Critics’ Week), Qiu Sheng’s “Suburban Birds” (screened at Locarno), and “Journey to the West,” a Beijing Film Academy graduate project that has been acclaimed in various Asian festivals.
Qiu, a contemporary Chinese artist from the mainland, has gained recognition both domestically and abroad for his works. He innovatively incorporates cinematic vocabulary into his craft, producing six independent documentaries and one solo fiction film titled “A New Old Play.” This movie garnered the Special Jury Prize at the Locarno festival in 2021 and the Best Film award at the Hong Kong International Film Festival’s Firebird (Emerging Filmmaker) competition in the same year. At present, Qiu is almost done with his second feature-length fiction film, “Fuxi,” which is expected to be finished next year.
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2024-11-08 08:46