2021 pyiff academic event [from movies to super episodes] forum scene
On October 15, seven films premiered at the 5th Pingyao International Film Festival. The "Summer Time" and "Street Baby" of the Hidden Dragon unit, the "Mom, I'm Back" of the Crouching Tiger unit and the "Brighton 4" of the premiere unit had their Asian premieres, and the "Pedro" and "Feathers" of the Crouching Tiger unit and the "Eight Missing People" of the premiere unit premiered in China.
2021pyiff [Pingyao Corner] open group post-screening exchange
In addition, various exciting activities continue to be carried out. The "From Movies to Super Dramas" dialogue activity brought together screenwriter and director Dong Runnian, producer Huang Xing, director and screenwriter Jiang Wei, painter, film editor and artistic director of Pingyao International Film Festival Lin Xudong, director Li Shaohong, to talk about the exchange and integration between movies and dramas; the education section "Pingyao Corner" ushered in three activities today, shanxi film academy and Beijing Film Academy from the "invitation group" with "image future" and "platform era: on the advantages of short films" respectively The theme of the short film screening and exchange, the "open group" also opened the first short film screening and discussion activities.
2021 pyiff [Hidden Dragon] "Summer Time" press conference - outdoor photoocall group photo
Hidden Dragon Unit
Summer Time
Director: Sun Liang/China/2021/96 min./Chinese
The movie "Summer Time" premiered in Asia today in Pingyao. The film focuses on Li Chunguang, an 18-year-old boy in the summer vacation after the college entrance examination, who had differences with friends and family members during the restless adolescence, and even almost killed others by mistake.
On the afternoon of October 15, director Sun Liang, producer Zhao Kevin, and actors Yue Xiaoke, Dai Xinming, Deng Jingwen and Wu Lin appeared at the press conference of the Pingyao Film Festival.
2021 pyiff [Hidden Dragon] "Summer Time" creators attended the post-screening exchange
Talking about his second cooperation with Sun Liang after his feature film debut "Tired City", Zhao Kevin said, "At that time, I was also very excited, because it was a different style and theme from "Tired City", and I was more willing to try again, because (and Sun Liang) are both good partners and good brothers. ”
Sun Liang, who came to Pingyao with his works for the second time, expressed his experience and feelings, "These days, I am basically buying tickets to watch movies. Because the film festival is also an event that belongs to the audience and fans. As a director, I am very happy to be able to watch so many people from all over the world come to Pingyao to get together and then watch movies. ”
When asked how to deal with the differences encountered in the creative process, the lead actor Yue Xiaoke said, "A good creation must be ambiguous. Ambiguity is when two people have a spark, which is an indispensable part of creation, which is my understanding of ambiguity. ”
2021 pyiff [Hidden Dragon] "Street Dolls" press conference - outdoor photolocall group photo
"Street Dolls"
Director: Nagazo/China/2021/96 min./Chinese
The film "Street Baby" premiered in Asia at this year's film festival. In the movie, the young man of the town, Dongzi, follows the Greek army to collect debts and treat his father's illness. The complex and unspeakable father-son relationship, the restless street youth, and the unspeakable love made him 21 years old.
On the afternoon of October 15, producer and chief producer Liang Jing, director Na Jiazuo, leading actors Li Jiuxiao and Huang Miyi appeared at the Pingyao Film Festival press conference.
Speaking of the opportunity to cooperate with Nagaso, Liang Jing said, "Xiao Na is a very persistent person who pursues art and ideals, in the process of revising his script and his personal growth, I feel that his aesthetics, his perspective, including his audio-visual that he constantly emphasizes with me, these things are very unique, and even I feel and learn something from his images." Director Guan Hu and I, as producers and producers, are escorting him and other young directors of the '7 Hopes Project' so that their talents can be displayed more vividly and seen by more people. ”
Liang Jing, producer and chief producer of "Street Baby", led the starring Huang Miyi, led the lead actor Li Jiuxiao, and director Na Jiazuo (from left to right) attended the post-screening exchange
As for the origin of the film, Nagaso explained, "This may stem from my questioning myself, if I did not study art, would there be other possibilities in my life?" At the same time I saw some people wandering and wandering in the street. I felt very close to my heart, and then I made this movie. ”
Several of the creators expressed their feelings about the shooting experience. Nagaso said: "At every stage, a 'nobleman' will appear, and in the process, I have found the most suitable way of working for myself and tried many possibilities. Li Jiuxiao said, "The Dongzi of "Street Baby" is like Nagasa to me, he accompanied me growing up. "In the process of shooting 'Street Baby,' I gained a lot myself, because it was the first time I learned what a movie was from the bottom of my heart," Huang Miyi said.
Crouching Tiger unit
Pedro
Directed by: Natesh Hegde / India / 2021/108 mins / Kannada
"Pedro" premiered in China at the Pingyao International Film Festival. Pedro in the film is a middle-aged electrician who lives with his mother and brother's family in a remote village in the dense forests of the Western Ghats. Because of his accidental intrusion, the village responded in an unexpectedly unfriendly manner.
Director Natesh Hegde conveyed his greetings to the Pingyao audience through the video and responded to several key issues in the creation.
Feathers
Directed by: Omar El Zoheri / France, Egypt, Netherlands, Greece / 2021/112 mins / Arabic
"Feathers" premiered in China at the Pingyao International Film Festival. In the film, because of the magic performance of the birthday party, the father of the authority of the family changes into a chicken. The mother is now urged to step up and take care of her family, and she is about to undergo a radical change.
Director Omar El Zohaili sent a video greeting to the Pingyao audience and explained the film.
"Mom, I'm Back"
Director: Vladimir Bitokov / Russia / 2021 / 104 minutes / Russian
"Mom, I'm Back" premiered in Asia at this year's film festival. Tonya in the film is a bus driver who is eagerly awaiting the return of her only son, who is serving as a private mercenary for Russia and is fighting in Syria. When she learned that he had been killed in action, she was convinced that it was a mistake and that her son was still alive.
Director Vladimir Bitokov communicated with Chinese audiences through video and answered several questions related to the creation of the film.
Premiere unit
Brighton 4
Directed by: Levan Koguvashwilly/ Georgia, Russia, Bulgaria, Monaco, USA/2021/95 min./Georgian
The film "Brighton 4" was unveiled at the Pingyao International Film Festival and premiered in Asia at the "Spring in a Small Town" screening hall. The film tells the story of Kashi, a former Georgian wrestler, who travels from Tbilisi to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn to help his son Soso find a solution to his gambling debts.
"Eight Missing People"
Director: Eric Marty / Philippines / 2021/208 mins / English, Filipino
The film "Eight Missing Persons" premiered in China at the Pingyao Film Palace Platform Amphitheater. In the film, reporters from local newspapers disappear one after another, and Sisso, a corrupt media person who tracks down the whereabouts of his colleagues, meets Roman, a part-time killer in prison.