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At the 2026 Beijing International Film Festival, Dutch director and Oscar laureate Mike van Diem received the Tiantan Award for Best Director for his latest work, Our Girls. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on his experience in Beijing, shares his perspectives on Chinese cinema, and explores the timeless, universal language of film that connects audiences across cultures.
At the 2026 Beijing International Film Festival, Dutch director and Oscar laureate Mike van Diem received the Tiantan Award for Best Director for his latest work, Our Girls. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on his experience in Beijing, shares his perspectives on Chinese cinema, and explores the timeless, universal language of film that connects audiences across cultures.