On November 13, the 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival opened at the Minnan Grand Theater in Xiamen, Fujian. The stage design of the opening ceremony incorporates the concept of "movies are the art of light and shadow", using 9,000 CNC lamp beads to displ

On November 13, the 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival opened at the Minnan Grand Theater in Xiamen, Fujian. The stage design of the opening ceremony incorporates the concept of "movies are the art of light and shadow", using 9,000 CNC lamp beads to display the main vision of the film festival, and the visual effect is dreamy and smart. Li Xuejian , Hui Yinghong jointly completed the "Lighting up the Golden Rooster" part of the opening ceremony.

Li Xuejian, Hui Yinghong

The opening ceremony was divided into three sections: "Poetry of the Times", "Poetry of the People" and "Poetry of Art". The dance "Blooming", a cappella "Dream List", the musical "Singing the Golden Rooster", the poetry recitation "Motherland, My Dear Motherland" and the chorus "I Love You China" were exciting performances. Many young actors and students also participated in the opening ceremony. It can be said that "Chinese films are young and Chinese filmmakers are young."

In addition, this year’s opening ceremony specially added a new section to promote outstanding new films. The main creative staff of the three new films "Lone Star Project", "Manslaughter 3" and "731" shared their creative experiences on the spot. The 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival theme promotional videos, story promotional videos and a collection of films nominated by the jury of the 37th China Golden Rooster Awards were also played at the scene.

The spy suspense movie "Lone Star Project" tells the story of a group of the most ordinary and ordinary teenagers in the last century, who made their own destiny choices in the torrent of the times, and stole the fire of hope with their rebellious spirit and wise and brave strategies. It will be released nationwide on December 7. Director Xu Zhanxiong said that "Lone Star Project" is his third work and took three years to complete. "We assembled the best creative team in China." Producer Huang Jianxin said that the film has a complex structure of a spy drama, The protagonists are a group of teenagers who are inexperienced in the world. "I believe this great contrast will resonate and like the audience."

"Lone Star Project" producer Huang Jianxin, director Xu Zhanxiong (middle), and script producer Zhang Ji

Chen Sicheng The third part of the "Suspense+" series "Manslaughter" produced by the company has been completed and is undergoing intense post-production. Director Gan Jianyu said that he was under a lot of pressure and at the same time very motivated. "The first two movies have laid a good foundation for this IP. "Manslaughter 3" will continue the previous spiritual core and genre direction. We have given a brand new story and will also focus on some social issues. We hope to give Audiences have a newer and better movie-watching experience."

"Manslaughter 3" director Gan Jianyu (left) speaks

The movie "731" has been officially announced to be released on July 31, 2025. Regarding this patriotic and anti-war film based on real historical facts, director Zhao Linshan said, "I have collected extensive information through six years of cross-border research, and invited Jin Chengmin, director of the Crime Evidence Exhibition Hall of the 731st Unit of the Japanese Invaders, to As a historical consultant in the creation and filming stages, the huge chain of evidence leverages the storytelling, which is the core of this film. We use human care as the theme and enhance the strong national thoughts and ideas of the moviegoers in the era through the presentation of human nature's self-redemption. The mood of a strong nation. The film not only reflects the cruelty of war, but also shows the strong will of the Chinese nation to pursue the path of peaceful development. "

"731" starring Jiang Wu, director Zhao Linshan (middle), and historical consultant Jin Chengmin

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