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Awards unveiled at 14th Beijing International Film Festival

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The Chinese family comedy film "Gold or Shit" claimed three Tiantan Awards, the highest prize at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival on Friday, including the Best Feature Film trophy, as filmmakers gathered in Beijing to celebrate the industry's development in China and the rest of the world.

Juries on stage at the closing ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN
Juries on stage at the closing ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN

Juries on stage at the closing ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN

"Gold or Shit" tells the story of a young man who returned to his hometown after his career failed in Beijing.

Crew of the Chinese family comedy film
Crew of the Chinese family comedy film "Gold or Shit" accept the Tiantan Best Feature Film award at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN

Crew of the Chinese family comedy film "Gold or Shit" accept the Tiantan Best Feature Film award at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN

The Indian action drama "Stolen" took home three awards: Best Director, Best Actress and Best Cinematography.

Finnish actor Jari Virman accepts the Tiantan Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the Finnish black comedy
Finnish actor Jari Virman accepts the Tiantan Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the Finnish black comedy "Death Is a Problem for the Living" at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN

Finnish actor Jari Virman accepts the Tiantan Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the Finnish black comedy "Death Is a Problem for the Living" at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN

Chinese director Chen Kaige accepted a lifetime achievement award Friday night, while "All the Long Nights", directed by Japanese director Sho Miyake, was awarded the Best Artistic Contribution.

A total of 1509 movies from 118 countries and regions around the world joined the competition for the Tiantan Awards, of which 87 percent are from outside of China. 

For the first time, AI-generated content was added as a new category at the festival, highlighting the exploration of AI in the film industry.

(Cover: Closing ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CGTN)

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