Nandu News Reporter Lin Jingwu On March 7, the 17th Asian Film Awards announced that the "Lifetime Achievement Award" would be awarded to the famous director Zhang Yimou. It is reported that this award aims to commend filmmakers who have dedicated their lives to movies and made outstanding contributions to Asian movies. This is also Zhang Yimou's second Asian Film Award after winning the Asian Film Outstanding Contribution Award in 2010 and the Best Director Award for "One Second" in 2021. In addition to receiving this award, "Man Jiang Hong" directed by director Zhang Yimou also won the "Highest Grossing Asian Film in 2023" award at the 17th Asian Film Awards.
Earlier on February 26, the 17th Asian Film Awards announced that the well-known actress Zhao Liying won the "AFA New Generation Award". The award recognizes the outstanding achievements of young Asian entertainers. The Asian Film Awards stated on its official Weibo: "Zhao Liying has the courage to break through herself in her acting career and constantly pursues progress. Her performance is worthy of praise."
It is worth mentioning that the Asian Film Awards affirmed Zhao Liying's performance in the Spring Festival season by Zhang Yimou. Performance in the film "Article 20" directed by. Zhao Liying played the role of a hearing-impaired victim in the film, who stood up for her family and fought for their legal rights. Her simple and natural performance was very convincing and touching. Regarding receiving the AFA New Generation Award, Zhao Liying said: "Thank you to the Asian Film Awards. Movies have brought us a lot of time together. I look forward to gathering with you all on the banks of the Hong Kong River on March 10." According to data from the Lighthouse Professional Edition, as of At press time, the movie "Article 20" has been in theaters for 27 days, and its cumulative box office has exceeded 2.3 billion.
It is reported that the 17th Asian Film Awards ceremony will be held on March 10, with the theme "together we tell story", which means that we hope to continue to unite filmmakers from all over Asia on the platform of the Asian Film Awards, and through everyone's different Experience, tell different stories through movies. This year's Asian Film Awards will have 35 films from 24 countries and regions competing for 16 awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Zhang Yimou and Zhao Liying will also attend the awards ceremony. , accepting the award in person.
