"Neighborhood" premiered in Pingyao Xie Fei and Shi Nansheng talk about film creation

On October 17th, on the occasion of "China Poverty Alleviation Day", the poverty alleviation film "Late Confession" directed by Shanxi director Li Bin held a grand premiere and press conference at the 3rd Pingyao International Film Festival. Lu Yansong, member of the Standing Committee of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee and Minister of Propaganda, and Wen Wei, vice president and editor-in-chief of "China Poverty Alleviation" magazine attended the premiere. Also present at the premiere were Lei Jianguo, deputy minister of the Propaganda Department of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Chang Shuming, deputy secretary of the Jinzhong Municipal Party Committee, mayor, and executive chairman of Pingyao International Film Festival, as well as the three-level government of Shanxi Province, city and county. leadership.

Shanxi Provincial Party Committee Member and Minister of Propaganda Lu Yansong expressed sincere welcome to the guests participating in the film exhibition and congratulated the premiere of "Late Confession". He said: "The film tells the story of poverty alleviation cadres leading the masses out of poverty and becoming rich. The background was selected in Shanxi, and shot in Shanxi. It demonstrates the spirit of the people of Shanxi to overcome poverty and work hard. Today (October 17) is the sixth in China. Poverty Alleviation Day is also the 27th International Day for the Elimination of Poverty. The launch of the film today is very meaningful. I hope that all the guests will pay more attention to the development of Shanxi's cultural undertakings. Finally, I wish the film premiere a complete success."

"China Poverty Alleviation" Wen Wei, vice president and editor-in-chief of the magazine, talked about the development of poverty alleviation-themed film and television works. She mentioned: "Today is a very important day for us in poverty alleviation. The Pingyao Film Festival puts this film to today, which shows the intention Thank you for your support on behalf of the Poverty Alleviation Office of the State Council. In response to poverty alleviation, a large number of film and television works reflecting poverty alleviation and focusing on poverty alleviation have begun to emerge, but I think there are not many masterpieces. Therefore, "The Late Confession" It seems precious. They are really telling good stories about China's poverty alleviation with heart, effort and affection."

For everyone's support, Li Bin, the director who won the "Five One Project Award" of Shanxi Province, said "flattered." , He said, “For our team, it’s just a serious filming of a work, but I didn’t expect to receive strong support.” He shared the original intention of the film and shared: “I know this film is not very good, I don’t want to I photographed it as a work praising heroes in the past, but I wanted to find a breakthrough, so I spent a lot of time in the preparation and script creation, and finally used simple and simple methods to tell a down-to-earth story."

"Late Confession" director Li Bin, producer Yi Shan, actor Dong Bo and other film creators also appeared at the premiere, introducing the film to the audience, and interacting with the audience after the screening. "Late Confession" is based on the creative spirit of the Central Propaganda Department on "small, big, upright", combined with General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of thoughts on eradicating poverty in China. It tells the story of a Chinese soldier serving the country and The story of the people, fighting for poverty, and dedicating to the unknown. The film uses the simplest lens language to outline a respectable image of contemporary soldiers, conveying the spirit and feelings of abandoning the ego and dedicating to the country. This time, "Late Confession" was selected into the "From Shanxi" unit of the 3rd Pingyao International Film Festival for its world premiere.

Grand premiere of the third BRICS co-production film "Neighborhood"

On the afternoon of October 17, the third BRICS co-production film "Neighborhood" held its global premiere and press conference at the Pingyao International Film Festival, officially meeting the audience . This is after the first two BRIC film collaboration films "Where Is the Time" and "Half of the Sky" screened at the Pingyao International Film Festival, "Neighborhood" once again appeared in Pingyao. It is worth noting that "Neighborhood" was produced by Shanxi Production Company for the first time, symbolizing the BRIC film "departure from Shanxi."

The BRICS co-production film "Neighborhood" meets the audience before the screening

film chief producer Jia Zhangke, Brazilian director Beatrice Segner, Indian director Lima Das, South African director Jenna Buss and co-producer Zhou Pinjie attended the press conference and premiere. Brazil is based in China The Director of the Cultural Office of the Embassy and First Secretary Marcelo and the press officer of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in China Yegorov also made a special trip to attend all related activities of the "Neighborhood" at the Pingyao International Film Festival, interacting with the audience and the media, and talking about the film. He expressed support.

, as the third BRICS film cooperation, "Neighborhood" continues to invite film directors from China, Russia, India, Brazil, and South Africa to shoot a short film with the theme of "Neighborhood". The five short films finally come together to become the film " Neighborhood". "Neighborhood" is a theme with multiple meanings. Excellent directors of the five countries explore the interdependence of people and space through short films. "This is also what we can make at the film level in terms of'building a community with a shared future for mankind'," said Jia Zhangke. Three directors from Brazil, India and Russia also shared their understanding of the theme of "neighborhood". According to Brazilian director Beatriz Segner, although "neighbors" are not related by blood, they are like family members: "The main creators of "Neighbors" also come from different backgrounds and cultures. The directors work together and are like a family. Big family."

The third part of the BRICS co-production film "Neighborhood" Jia Zhangke

"Congratulations to "Neighborhood" for finding so many talented directors, especially for joining so many female directors in the culture of BRICS. Strengthen exchanges and exchanges," said Marcelo, director of the cultural department and first secretary of the Brazilian Embassy in China, at the press conference. On behalf of the Russian Embassy, ​​Yegorov, the press officer of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in China, wished the Pingyao International Film Festival and the premiere of "Neighborhood" a complete success. "I watched the second BRICS co-production film in Beijing in April. "Half the Sky", it is a very outstanding and beautiful film. I hope that the third one will also be successful."

"BRIC countries are all rapidly developing economies, and their contemporary film creations are very active, but because The geographical distance is too far, it is difficult for us to understand each other." Jia Zhangke said at the press conference, "If the directors of the five countries can create, describe, and shoot a movie together on one theme, it is very meaningful. I Think, this is the way to get to know each other better through movies."

The first two BRICS collaboration films "Where is the Time" and "Half the Sky" were released nationwide in 2017 and 2018. The former won the second BRICS Film Festival. Artistic Contribution Award, 2017 Silk Road Film Festival (Fuzhou) Jury Special Award, the latter was shortlisted in international film festivals such as Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cape Town, South Africa, and has won international acclaim.

Jia Zhangke revealed that after ending the world premiere of the Pingyao International Film Festival, "Neighborhood" will have its international premiere at the Sao Paulo International Film Festival two days later and is expected to be released in mainland China in the first half of next year. The Chinese part of the "Neighborhood" short film "Old Neighbourhood" was directed by a young man, who used "Get Out! "Tumor Monarch" is directed by Han Yan, who represents China's best foreign language film for the Oscars. The film has been opened as the opening film on October 10, officially kicking off the third Pingyao International Film Festival.

"Starting from Shanxi" Industry Promotion Conference was held ceremoniously

The third Pingyao International Film Festival carried out the "Starting from Shanxi Industry Promotion Conference", which was aimed at Jinzhong City and Anze County (belonging to Linfen City) in Shanxi Province. "For industry promotion, Zhang Yu, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of Shanxi Provincial Party Committee, PingWang Xuan, Member of the Standing Committee of Yao County Party Committee and Minister of Propaganda, Meng Yan, Chief of the Film Section of the Propaganda Department of Jinzhong Municipal Party Committee, and Li Qiang, Secretary of the Anze County Party Committee of the Communist Party of China, Wei Shuliang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Anze County Party Committee and Minister of Propaganda, Lei Gaipinghe, Director of Anze County Culture and Tourism Bureau Qiu Jinliang, chairman of Anze County Taiyue Tourism Development Co., Ltd. attended the "Industry Promotion Conference from Shanxi" and introduced the cultural and tourism industry with local cultural characteristics to the media and film industry at home and abroad. The "Promotion Conference" aims to promote Shanxi's characteristic local culture and establish connections with the film industry, thereby accelerating the development of local industries.

Zhang Yu, deputy director of the Propaganda Department of Shanxi Provincial Party Committee, said at the industry promotion meeting: "This event provides opportunities for the development of Shanxi's film and television culture industry, but also promotes vitality. It is not only a window for the promotion of Shanxi movies, but also a promotion of Shanxi culture. , Industrial transformation plays an important role. We will welcome filmmakers from all over the world with a more open attitude and welcome you to come to Shanxi for filming.”

young tutor Xie Fei talks about film creation

On the morning of October 17, the master class of this year's film festival young tutor Xie Fei was held in the "Small Town Spring" theater. There were long queues of audiences early in the morning, and the audience was packed. Xie Fei first shared with the audience the documentary "Our Steel Gahala~<黑骏马>: Twenty-Three Years Later~" which tells the story of the shooting of "Black Steed", and confronted the audience with the producer Wang Yao and director Yao Zubiao. Of young filmmakers and fans share their film experiences.

2019 PYIFF From Shanxi Promotion Association Provincial Committee Propaganda Department Deputy Director Zhang Yu

2019PYIFF Xie Fei master class

master class scene, Xie Fei summarized the three abilities that a good film creator should have: one is the perception of visual image, he gave examples of Shen Congwen and Hei Zeming when he was a year old. , "Some people have such talents, and most people still have to nurture them"; the second is the creative ability of artistic creation; the third is the creative execution ability-movies are not personal creations, you must cooperate, look for investment, and overcome various Difficulty, it takes like-minded artists and technical support to realize creation. When it comes to specific methods of film creation practice, Xie Fei believes that shooting short films is a very effective exercise: "In recent years, I have found that many young directors are not of academic background, and there are all kinds of directors. Whether they are film majors or not, they want to Express yourself and do it bravely. Making short films is very useful for proficient production methods, accumulating experience and contacts."

Pingyao International Film Festival has many outstanding debuts. Xie Fei also gave suggestions on the creation of the debut: "A lot The debut works are all themes such as self-expression, youth memories, and autobiography. They have personality but no market. It is recommended to try to be as low as possible. There is no essential difference between the one million and one hundred million films. They are all 90-minute feature films, so the debut works are sincere I should be myself, but try to reduce the cost, so that there will be no great burden."

Xie Fei also mentioned the relationship between age and creation, "I only started filming at about 40 years old., 10 years later than the creative career of general directors. Don't be too anxious when you are about 20 years old, and accumulate experience. When you are about 30 years old, you can come up with works and shoot 3 or 4 consecutively, so you can be a qualified director. In general, the age of 40 is the peak of creation. I have counted that hundreds of famous directors around the world are around 40 years old (photographed). By the age of 50 or 60, vitality and creativity will begin to decline. So young people don’t worry, you still have a lot of time. "

ethnic minorities are a difficult to ignore in Xie Fei's works. Some audiences asked on the spot: "There are very few ethnic films in Chinese films. What are the reasons for this phenomenon? "Xie Fei replied: "Out of China's 1.4 billion people, there are only nearly 100 million of the 55 ethnic minorities. In some places, the support for ethnic minority culture is insufficient. Choreographers must be cultivated among ethnic minorities, and we must support the creation of such ethnic minorities who are born and raised and have their own lives. Their works will not necessarily sell well, but they will be very valuable. Second, if we make the market diversified and scientific, film will still be a very good artistic way to express the value of our national characteristics. I hope that the ethnic minority friends present here can also photograph the stories of your region and stay. "

Shi Nansheng tells the story of the northward journey

On October 17, the academic event with the theme "Shi Nansheng: Nansheng Northward" was held in the Pingyao Film Palace Forum Space. The film producer and screenwriter Wei Junzi and guest Shi Nansheng had a conversation. The last "filmmaker" academic activity of this Pingyao Film Festival.

Shi Nansheng recalled his experience on the road of Hong Kong film development at the beginning of his business, and shared his experience of how to open up the international market and promote the film overseas. In the forum. , She also had a wonderful conversation with Wei Junzi on the influence of Hong Kong films in the Asian film market in the early 1980s, the development practice of the European film market, and how to "go north" and enter the mainland market.

is aimed at the current China. Some of the reality of the film industry's production system, Wei Junzi concluded, "Chinese films are developing too fast and may have skipped some necessary stages. "Shi Nansheng said, "Many of the movies I watched this year are very professional, but the overall level is uneven and unstable. This takes time. "In this regard, the two guests put forward suggestions and appeals. For the establishment of the system and industry standards, more people in the industry need to improve and establish.

The film "Take the Tiger Mountain Out of Wisdom", co-directed by Shi Nansheng and Director Tsui, It created a precedent for the success of the box office of the main theme movies in the Mainland. The situation of Hong Kong directors shooting the main theme movies in the Mainland has gradually become a common phenomenon. In this regard, Shi Nansheng frankly said that most of the main theme movies have the characteristics of "task-based and short creation cycle". Hong Kong directors are here. In terms of having an advantage, it can be attributed to its root cause, "Although the film has developed rapidly, the professionalization and standardization of mainland films has lagged behind. "

Then, in response to the audience's question, "Some suggestions for young practitioners who want to become good filmmakers", Shi Nansheng gave two suggestions: "Do what you like, and have the ability to do well; go steadfast and focused. Do what you choose. "

Indian film "Bullseye" premiered in Pingyao and won praise.

On October 17, the "Honour Night Special Screening" film "Bullseye" held a press conference. The film and the 16th after the world premiere in "Small Town Spring" With rave reviews, director Tusha Hiranandani and photographer Sudarkar Reddy Jacquesanti discussed the film’s presentation of the status of women in India with reporters and fans after watching the film.

PingyaoThe art director of the film exhibition, Marco Muller, gave "Bullseye" a high evaluation: "This is the best Indian Bollywood debut in the last 10 years." Tossa Hiranandani has previously written more than 25 screenplays. Photographer Sudarkar Reddy Yakkandi has also made more than 10 films. His directorial debut has won the Indian Academy of Film Awards.

Speaking of the original intention of the film creation, Tossa Hiranandani said: "I am a screenwriter, but since I entered the film industry, I wanted to make movies. When Amir Khan introduced me to these two old women. After the human story, I decided to make this film." He also revealed that Amir Khan gave a lot of help to the film, including obtaining the filming license.

From "Soni", which won Rossellini's honor and best film at the 2nd Pingyao Film Festival, to this year's "New Indian Film" theme retrospective, as well as "Bullseye" and "Boom! 》Two new films. The Pingyao Film Festival has always paid great attention to Indian films. Tosha Hiranandani expressed his gratitude to the Pingyao Film Festival team and the Indian filmmakers, "We travelled through the mountains and rivers and spent more than 20 hours to reach China. It will take more than 30 hours to go back. There is a lot of happiness and sweetness in the hard work. China is the largest overseas market for Indian films, so we pay great attention to Chinese audiences and thank Pingyao for giving us this opportunity." Photographer Sudarkar Reddy Jacques Candi sighed: "We often participate in film festivals in big cities, but it is of unique significance to put the film festival exhibition in (Pingyao), because the film is for everyone."

In addition, the premiere on the 17th The films also include "Song of the Unknown" in the "Most of the Film Festival" unit, "Notre Dame" in the "Premiere" unit, and "Zaoer Ballad" in the "Starting from Shanxi" unit.