On the evening of June 19, the film "The Tower", which was nominated for four categories in the Asian Newcomer Section of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography, held a screening event. A film produced in Guangdong Province welcomed its first batch of viewers in Hall 2 of Shanghai Cinema.
The movie "Shelter Tower" is produced by Shenzhen Haozhi Culture Media Co., Ltd., with Wan Minfang and Zhang Runping as producers, directed by Zhang Luoping, and starring Wang Yuxin, Yang Houyao, Chen Yuxi, Su Zhengnan, Fang Xintilian, and Liu Zihao.
The film tells the story of an isolated and helpless woman who embarks on the road to pursue the truth and self-salvation. Through the dual perspectives of women and wives, it explores women's dilemmas and struggles in friendship, love, and marriage, and presents their re-examination and understanding of life.
The screening venue was packed with seats, and as the closing credits rolled, the venue burst into warm applause. The audience spoke highly of this new work by a newcomer who looks at reality, has a unique perspective, and has innovative techniques.
During the post-screening interaction, Zhang Luoping talked about the original intention of creating "The Tower", "This story originated in 2016. After filming "Sunny Days", I began to think about the next creative direction." In this process, , he found that when people are in a depressed state, they always wander between reality and magic, unable to find a place to rest their hearts. "Everyone needs a shelter, especially for women, who are more likely to lose themselves nowadays. They need to find their own home and their own shelter."
Zhang Luoping is quite destined to be awarded the Asian New Award this year. This is his second time being shortlisted for the Asia New Award. His debut feature film "Sunny Days" was nominated for Best Cinematography in the Asian Newcomer Section at the 21st Shanghai International Film Festival. This year, he was nominated for four categories: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography. Zhang Luoping said that he was honored to be nominated for the Asia New Awards again. The recognition and encouragement given to him by the Shanghai International Film Festival will help him continue to Making movies provided the impetus. Producer Wan Minfang also revealed that she and Zhang Luoping will continue their efforts. The next film is a film supported by Guangdong Province and is expected to start filming in a month. She is looking forward to the next film to a higher level.
It is reported that the honors of the Asian Newcomer Unit of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival will be announced on the evening of June 20.
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Xiao Yang
