How the Best Films Stand Out: The Jury Has Something to Say - Jury and Media Screening of the Best Films of BJIFF “Tiantan Award” Successfully Held
On the afternoon of April 27, the Jury and Media Screening of the Best Films of BJIFF “Tiantan Award” was successfully held at the Wanda Cinema in Beijing CBD. Guests attending the screening included the Chairman of the International Jury of Tiantan Award, Chinese director and actor, Jiang Wen; Member of the International Jury of Tiantan Award, Chinese actress Ni Ni; Finnish director Teemu Nikki; Swiss (Country of Honor) director and actor Vincent Perez; and Hong Kong art director Tim Yip.
The Scene of the Screening
At the screening, many media journalists watched Loveable, the best film of the 15th BJIFF “Tiantan Award”. The film depicts with delicate perspective the story of a couple who, after seven years of marriage, gradually unfold and magnify the details of their past interactions, trying to repair the cracks in their relationship. The leading actress Helga Guren, with her penetrating acting, vividly interpreted the emotional fluctuations of her character, especially in the section where she confessed to the mirror, showing a moving power. She won the Best Actress at this year's "Tiantan Award" and also won great recognition from the media present.
Before the jury sharing session, three high-quality film critics from Xiaohongshu were invited as award-winning representatives of the “BJIFF Wild Film Critics Competition” to share their viewing experiences. Blogger @新一MAX commented that the film is “sharp yet gentle, and it deserves to win the Grand Slam of this year's BJIF”; Blogger @某人某国 said the film was realistic and profound, like “taking a vivid psychology lesson”; Blogger @阿紫, who has been married for ten years, said that the film is like a scalpel, dissecting the texture of marriage and mother-daughter relationships. Wang Jiaoyang, Producer of the movie Better Me, Better You, presented commemorative trophies to the three film critics.
Representatives of the Winners of the “BJIFF Wild Film Critics Competition”
Although the film's director Lilja Ingolfsdottir, was unable to attend the event in person, she especially recorded a VCR and sent her congratulations, expressing her sincere gratitude to the "Tiantan Award" International Jury and Beijing International Film Festival, and said that she felt honored and moved to receive the good news of four major awards.
In the subsequent exchange session, the five judges of International Jury present shared their reasons for selecting Loveable as the best film of this year's “Tiantan Award”, bringing a multi-dimensional and wonderful interpretation to the audience.
Jiang Wen said that most directors easily go astray, but the director of this film accurately realized her creative ideas, saying “she did not go astray, and used many special methods to realize her ideas.” He also praised the film for scratching the audience's "itchy spots", truly touching the resonance points in the audience's hearts, and conveying the emotion that “everyone has it in their hearts, but no one can write about it.” He also said that the moving quality of this work does not come from catering to the market, but from the sincerity of the creators. “This is not something that can be calculated by big data. It is a movie made with heart.”
Jiang Wen
When talking about her viewing experience, Ni Ni said that she was deeply moved after watching the film and realized that truly excellent works transcend national boundaries or gender. In her opinion, the heroine's performance in the film, from complaining about life to gradually opening up her heart, is moving and layered, allowing the audience to gradually enter the character's heart as the plot unfolds. The director and screenwriter's profound understanding of human nature and relationships makes the work more complete and penetrating.
Ni Ni
Teemu Nikki said that this is a rare masterpiece. He mentioned: “As long as a film can convey common emotions and common stories, it can truly attract the audience.” Although the jury members came from different backgrounds, they showed almost unanimous approval of the film. This fact itself confirms the power of the emotions conveyed by the film.
Teemu Nikki
Vincent Perez described Loveable as “very sincere, heartfelt and real”, which is what touched him most. He believes that the film unfolds the most real emotional experiences in life through highly resonant plots and delicate storytelling, which is the key to a good work. As a screenwriter, the director incorporates his own personal experiences into the script writing, making the work unique. In addition, he praised the actors for their very precise performances and their high level of cooperation with the director, and both parties jointly achieved this masterpiece.
Vincent Perez
Tim Yip praised the leading actress' performance, saying it was difficult to tell whether it was reality or fiction, thanks to the in-depth discussion and continuous exploration between the actors and the directors. He further pointed out that Loveable makes people rethink the nature of films: “Films are about telling stories about us, stories that we may not be exposed to. I think this is very rare.”
Tim Yip
At the screening, media friends actively asked questions to International Jury members and guests, and the atmosphere was lively. The interpretation and sharing of the Best Film of “Tiantan Award”: Loveable by the International Jury provided the media and the audience with a diverse and in-depth understanding.
Post-screening Q&A
BJIFF has been held for 15 years and has always been open and inclusive, bringing together global film culture, and gradually unfolding a vibrant and colorful cinematic tapestry. It has witnessed the vigorous development of the film industry and the growth of filmmakers' creativity and artistry. From the East to the world and bringing the world's focus to the East, BJIFF has become an important link for cultural integration and is also subtly enriching the public's spirit.
Post-screening Group Photo
The successful holding of the Jury and Media Screening of the Best Films of “Tiantan Award” has built a platform for the display and exchange of excellent works. The judges' professional and sincere sharing helped film fans to deeply understand the charm of the film, demonstrated the fairness and professionalism of the selection of “Tiantan Award”, and also injected vitality into the future development of the film industry. In the future, we look forward to more outstanding domestic and international films and filmmakers joining in, working together to promote the film art to new heights.
