Iconic films on show at Changchun Film Festival

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The 14th China Changchun Film Festival kicked off on Saturday, featuring more than 210 excellent films from many different countries with diverse themes and styles. The films scheduled to be in the festival will be showcased in 20 cinemas across five cities in three provinces of Changchun, Jilin, Shenyang, Harbin, and Dalian. The films will be on show for half a month from August 25.

The exhibition brings together classic films and award-winning new works.

The poster of "The Shining" (L) and "Dreams" (R) /Chinaccff.com Photo

Eager-eyed film lovers have found several names from the Changchun Film Festival's film panorama list that also appeared at the 8th Beijing International Film Festival, including the "Dreams," "David Bowie is Happening Now," "Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA," and "Titanic" 3D version.

The poster of "David Bowie is Happening Now." /Chinaccff.com Photo

Unlike other documentaries "David Bowie is Happening Now", is based upon a special exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, which can no longer be seen.

In addition to allowing a glimpse into the life of the world's most renowned musician, the documentary also seeks to restore the on-site experience of the museum exhibition for all audience members who didn't get the chance to witness it for themselves.

Ryuichi Sakamoto in Tokyo, Japan, November 4, 2017. /VCG Photo

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a man with a strong connection to Chinese films and played a role in the Chinese film "The Last Emperor" was also featured at the festival. The film "Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA" allows audiences to witness the creative state of the Sakamoto during his creative time in China.

The poster of "Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA." /Ryuichisakamoto-coda.com Photo

Sakamoto was also renowned for his involvement in the music industry. For many music fans, the worship and love of Sakamoto is not just about music, but also about his lifestyle and personal mentality.

"Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA" is a documentary, records a lot of emotion for audiences who are familiar with Ryuichi Sakamoto, but it can also be regarded as an excellent film for audience members who are not familiar with him.

Film fanatics also have the opportunity to watch some of history's most iconic films such as "The Shining" and "Avatar."

According to CCTV's report, the variety of films and the screen time of this year's festival is comparatively better than in the past. It is a good chance for people in Changchun to see iconic international films and allows a chance for other countries to gather in Changchun.