China News Service, Taiyuan, August 7 (Reporter Hu Jian) According to the official website of the New York Film Festival on the 7th, the film " Romance Generation " directed by Chinese director Jia Zhangke was selected into the main unit of the 62nd New York Film Festival. This is the second time that Jia Zhangke's work has been selected for the New York Film Festival after "Swimming Until the Sea Turns Blue" in 2020.
Stills from the movie "The Romantic Generation". The film producer provides
. According to the official website of the New York Film Festival, as an outstanding playwright in the rapid development and social changes of China in the 21st century, Jia Zhangke adopted his boldest narrative method so far in "The Romantic Generation" - the film was shot over a period of 23 years. Materials are combined. In this film, the lead actor Zhao Tao always attracts the audience with his delicate expressiveness, while Jia Zhangke constantly awakens the film's ability to capture the passage of time and continuous changes.
A total of 32 films were shortlisted for the main section of the 62nd New York Film Festival, including "Anola" by American director Sean Baker, "The Room Next Door" by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, and "The Room Next Door" by Korean director Hong Sang-soo. "By the Stream", "Traveler's Needs", and "Happyend" by Sora Neo, the son of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto.
The 62nd New York Film Festival will be held from September 27 to October 13, 2024. The New York Film Festival, founded in 1963, is one of the most important film festivals in the world. The main section selects the most outstanding new films from around the world and is the core section of the New York Film Festival.
"The Merry Generation" is Jia Zhangke's work that was selected for the New York Film Festival again after "Swim Until the Sea Turns Blue" in 2020. Provided by the film producer
Jia Zhangke was born in Fenyang, Shanxi Province in 1970. He is one of the representatives of China's sixth generation of directors. In 2004, Jia Zhangke served as chairman of the jury of the Turin International Film Festival. In 2005, he served as a judge at the Yamagata International Film Festival in Japan. In 2006, "The Good Man" won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. In 2015, Jia Zhangke won the "Golden Carriage Award" at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Chinese director to win the award. (End)
(China News Network)
