Chen Yingxiong has a deep connection with the Shanghai International Film Festival. He once served as a judge for the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival’s Golden Goblet Award. This time he is at the helm of the jury for the main competition unit of the Golden Goblet Award. Chen Yingxiong deeply feels the great responsibility. "We will have in-depth discussions, and it is an honor to spend time discussing these movies. I don't often watch many movies, but the Shanghai International Film Festival gives me the opportunity to focus on watching movies with my colleagues, filmmakers, and friends. "
There are differences in the backgrounds and concepts of Eastern and Western film cultures, but in Chen Yingxiong's view, film is actually a language of mutual communication, "I try to use this language. Let me tell you, although I am of Asian descent, we live in the same world, and we have the same access to different cultures and countries. We have to face the world with an open mind, and I will concentrate my mind. Express what I want to express through movies.”
German director Matthias Glasner came to Shanghai many years ago and served as a judge of the Shanghai International Film Festival. He also hopes to expand his “cultural horizons” by participating in the film festival. , by watching the participating films, you can see the culture that is rarely understood and seen in Germany.
For Australian judge Love de Hill, if he could sum up his expectations in the movie city in one word, it would be to be "combined with movies". "Everyone will ask 'What is a movie?', movies are the world "Sexual and global, this is its interpretation."
Argentinian judge Santiago Mitre is very much looking forward to "sharing and communicating" with everyone in the movie city, "sharing and communicating with the judges while watching the movie." Audience sharing, being able to share this experience with everyone, is the core of the film.”
But when it comes to selecting films, Mitre doesn’t want to have any expectations in advance. "I prefer the surprises, excitement, and things that are completely beyond imagination brought by movies. I hope to enjoy this unique experience." Zhou Xun also particularly agreed with Director Mitre's statement, "I hope to watch movies without any expectations. What kind of shock and feeling can we get from watching this movie? Being a judge is a very subjective matter, but it is also a team effort. We will use our most sincere and real feelings to 'communicate' with each movie. Discuss with the judges. "Zhou Xun is very happy to be a judge this time. "People who love movies can see many movies that they usually can't see, and foreign filmmakers can also have an in-depth understanding of China."
has starred in this film. Tony Leung Ka-fai, who has made many Shanghai-themed movies, jokingly calls himself "Old Shanghai" and has witnessed the development of the city all the way. He starred in " I love you!" "" was unveiled as the opening film of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival. This year he became a judge. Tony Leung felt "a lot of pressure", but at the same time he was "very honored". "Being a judge is a very important learning opportunity for me. Shanghai is the cradle city of Chinese films. Through the Shanghai International Film Festival, I can get to know many overseas producers and actors, communicate with them, and witness new trends in all aspects of the film industry. .”
For Chinese director and screenwriter Song Taijia, the Shanghai International Film Festival is his blessed place. "The Sun Is Always on the Left" and "The River" directed by him were shortlisted for the Asian Newcomer Award in 2011 and 2015; in 2018, Songtaga's third feature film " Alagang Color " won the Golden Goblet Award Main Competition Unit Jury Prize. Song Taijia has lived in Qinghai for a long time. His film works have always paid attention to the culture of the central and western regions and the characters in local social life. They have unique advantages in expressing regional culture and national characteristics. “Because of my status, my first work started from a land I am familiar with, and slowly entered the public’s field of vision.Song Taijia said frankly, "This process is particularly difficult. I hope more directors can devote themselves to expressing the life of their own nation. This is a very valuable thing." "
In addition, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. As a French director, Chen Yingxiong also hopes to promote Sino-French cultural exchanges through filming movies, "I am very interested in China, and I am very eager to cooperate with Chinese actors. Zhou Xun on the side immediately "joked" and said: "The director, Brother Jiahui and I can already create a story, and we can communicate more deeply." "Liang Jiahui particularly agreed: "We carry out cultural exchanges through movies. There are no barriers between countries in the language of movies, and we can make a good feature film. "
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Xiao Yang
