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| Focus on the Future Unit Youth Promotion Ambassador Naran |
1905 Movie Network News Every accumulation of years and achievements begins with youth and bravery. Every master who created a classic was once a newcomer who was just beginning to shine. In April, the 14th Beijing International Film Festival invited actor Na Ran to serve as the Youth Promotion Ambassador of the Focus on the Future section. Together with the audience, we will witness the new and exciting forces in the world of light and shadow.
In 2023, the movie "Fengshen Part 1: Chaoge Fengyun" set off a movie-watching craze, earning more than 2.6 billion in box office, and won the 36th China Golden Rooster Award for Best Feature Film. Naran, who plays Daji in it, quickly captured the hearts of fans and netizens with her screen debut. who is she? This young actor who has never appeared in the public eye aroused everyone's curiosity.
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| Stills from "Fengshen Part 1: Chaoge Fengyun" |
In 2017, 20-year-old Naran participated in the global audition for the role of the mythological epic film "Fengshen Trilogy" and stood out among 14,000 people, winning the opportunity to play the role of Daji. For newcomer actor Naran, this classic role is both an opportunity and a challenge. Choosing to challenge the unknown is never easy, but Naran used her courage to prove her determination and love for movies and acting. During the six-month closed training at Fengshen Training Camp, she trained in acting, guqin, dance, equestrian and other courses. It was this courage and determination that enabled her to grow. As soon as the trailer of "Fengshen" was released, the audience was attracted by the beauty and agility of the new version of Daji. After the film was released, Naran's precise grasp of the fox demon's animal nature was widely recognized by the audience. The new version of Daji was also lovingly called my Hakimi (cute little animal) by netizens because of her outstanding interpretation.
The Focus on the Future section of the Beijing International Film Festival is precisely to focus on this kind of growth, to provide a stage for young filmmakers to show themselves, to let the world see their courage, determination and talent, so that they can grow up in challenges and transcend in growth. . In order to showcase the rich and diverse cultural connotations of film art and enhance cooperation and exchanges among young filmmakers from various countries, the Focus on the Future unit is soliciting directors' first and second feature films with different themes, types and styles from all over the world, aiming to use China's Discover new talents in the international film industry with your vision, and lead artistic originality with new trends in world cinema.
As the youth promotion ambassador of the unit focusing on the future, Naran’s courage, determination and growth will inject new vitality and motivation into this unit. Her choice is not only a demonstration of her courage, but also an encouragement and support for young filmmakers. Let us join hands with young actor Naran to focus on the future and witness the rise of new forces!
