China News Service, Beijing, August 21 (Xu Jing) On August 20, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival (abbreviated as "Beijing Film Festival") was directed by the State Film Administration, sponsored by China Central Radio and Television and the Beijing Municipal People's Government. ”) ended.

During the 8-day period, this year's Beijing Film Festival has created a splendid film event, with the world's filmmakers united in the future, with the moving "Chinese story" to the world's film industry to inject a booster.

  "Temple of Heaven Award" highlights multicultural integration

  7 heavyweight Chinese and foreign guests were invited to serve as judges for the "Temple of Heaven Award" of this year's Beijing Film Festival.

The number of shortlisted films worldwide has reached 1,450, of which 1,193 are foreign films from 88 countries and regions, setting a record high, reflecting the diversity and integration of the Beijing Film Festival.

  At the awarding ceremony, Zhang Yimou and Li Xuejian, as the guests of honor, presented awards for the best films, demonstrating the expectation of the classic inheritance of the "Temple of Heaven Award".

In the end, the best picture award went to "A Blind Man Who Won't Watch Titanic"; Sylvain Hillman, who won the best cinematography, was awarded by directors Ke Wensi and Chen Jiashang; Li Shaohong , Wu Jing awarded the best director "Real Family" Fabian Gurjit; Guo Fan and Zhang Songwen were the first to set up the award for the best artistic contribution, and the film that won the award was "Swing"; Hu Mei and Qin Hailu were the most Best Supporting Actress "Jenny Hotline" Sigourney Weaver Award.

  The best actor winner is "A Blind Man Who Won't Watch Titanic" Petri Pokolainen; the best actress is "Mom!

"Won Yanshu; Best Supporting Actor for "Our Home" Santos Shaoke; Best Music for "Full Time" Irena Drezel; Best Screenplay Award for "A Reluctance to Watch" Titanic No.> The Blind Man obtained by Taimu Nikki.

  "Beijing Screening" Shows the Prosperity and Vitality of the Film Market

  In recent years, the "Beijing Screening" of the Beijing Film Festival has formed a unique atmosphere shared by the whole people.

This year's "Beijing Screening" brings together hundreds of film masterpieces. Once the tickets are issued, they are warmly sought after by fans. Many films have become the most fast-moving films, allowing the world to see the huge potential of the Chinese film market and the reasons behind the film market. Culture flourishes.

  This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. For the first time, the Beijing International Film Festival and the Hong Kong International Film Festival jointly held the "Special Exhibition: The New Power of Hong Kong Films in the Wave of Light and Shadow", allowing the audience to recall the golden years and appreciate the style of Hong Kong films.

The 12th Beijing Film Festival also invited Aaron Kwok as a publicity ambassador to start a dialogue with the audience in the form of "holographic images".

  In addition, iQIYI's "Northern Film Festival on Clouds" in 2022 will also continue to be upgraded, and 9 major screening units will be set up, which will be praised by fans.

  Symposium instills confidence in film industry

  During this year's Beijing Film Festival, the "Beijing Planning·Theme Forum" series of activities specially held three "Powerful Nation Forums" to set up forward-looking exchange topics and encourage Chinese filmmakers to walk with the times and climb on the basis of "plateau". peak".

The picture shows Li Xuejian's film master class.

Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival

  In the three master classes of Li Xuejian, Er Dongsheng and Ke Wensi, which have attracted much attention, filmmakers shared their ingenuity in film creation.

"I will continue to act until I can't act." This is Li Xuejian's love for movies and the responsibility of taking Chinese movies on his shoulders.

For more than 40 years, Li Xuejian has left many impressive roles. His simple and passionate performance style has won the affirmation of the audience, and his professionalism has also become a legend in the industry.

  As a director who has filmed in more than 80 countries and regions around the world, Ke Wensi has been committed to introducing Chinese stories to the world for many years, deeply feeling that individual emotions are the bridge to the world.

  "The work you do can affect a lot of people and change the way people look at a country, so you have a lot of energy, and I hope you can make stronger, more human films. China needs you to tell stories. , Break down the barriers between us and connect with the whole world." At the end of the master class, Ke Wensi gave Chinese documentary creators encouragement.

The picture shows Cowens sharing at the film master class.

Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival

  In addition, the organizing committee also held a number of special seminars, which opened up new opportunities and new ways for the development of the film, and injected strong confidence into the film industry.

  "Beijing Market" Drives Integration and Innovation of the Whole Industry Chain

  In the past 12 years, the "Beijing Market" of the Beijing Film Festival has formed a strong cohesive force and influence in the industry, and has become a landmark event that leads the industry trend and promotes the development of the industry. The boom in cinema provided a good opportunity.

  The project venture capital of the Beijing Film Festival has become the most high-profile film incubation and support platform in the global Chinese language. This year, the number of registrations for the venture capital unit of the film festival has reached a new high; the “Venture Capital Training Camp” of the Beijing Film Festival has attracted a large number of young filmmakers. active participation of people.

Discovering and cultivating outstanding young film talents and projects has become an important part of the Beijing Film Festival, cultivating new talents for Chinese films.

The picture shows China Beijing Movie Night.

Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival

  On the basis of the nine main sections, the 12th Beijing Film Festival also actively cross-border innovation, expressing Beijing's confidence and strength to make greater contributions to building a film powerhouse.

  "China·Beijing Movie Night", "Beijing International Sports Film Week" and "Weibo Movie Night" are all debuting at the Beijing Film Festival for the first time; "Film Carnival" is the first time to bring young audiences and creators closer through camping screenings. Distance, to provide the public with a wealth of high-quality cultural supply; "Focus on the Future" unit, game animation film unit, short video unit and other cross-border integration activities provide more possibilities for exploring the cross-border integration of films.

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