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19:22, 16-Apr-2018
Interview with director Wong Kar-wai at Beijing Int'l Film Festival
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The acclaimed director Wong Kar-wai is heading this year’s jury at the Beijing International Film Festival. In an interview, Wong talked about his expectations for this year’s event, as well as the “Tiantan Awards,” which will present major festival awards such as Best Feature Film and Best Director.
Director Wong Kar-wai. /Photo from bjiff.com
Director Wong Kar-wai. /Photo from bjiff.com
Wong said that it’s been a great honor to take part in the festival this year, noting the speed with which the film market is developing in China. He also stressed the importance of holding such an event in Beijing, which he considers the center of Chinese film and culture.
Although the festival is only eight years old, Wong said that it is screening 300 movies.
As 2018 marks four decades since China’s reform and opening-up, Wong hopes that the festival can be a big and vital platform for showcasing movies around the world.
The jury will review the 15 shortlisted films in the next seven days.