Opening and Closing
The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the 15th Beijing International Film Festival will take place on April 26, 2025, in Beijing, bringing the event to a grand finale. The ceremony will announce the winners of the ten “Tiantan Award” categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress, etc.These awards, selected by an International Jury led by Jiang Wen (including members such as Joan Chen and David Yates), will be chosen from 15 nominated films, three of which are Chinese productions. The event will incorporate cultural elements from Switzerland, this year's Country of Honor, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland. Additionally, a special segment will reflect on the 120-year history of Chinese cinema and the 130-year journey of global filmmaking. The ceremony will feature artistic performances inspired by cinema, showcasing the diverse charm of global film art while summarizing the festival's achievements in industry exchange, youth innovation project pitches, and technological integration. Under the theme of “New Quality Films Empowered by Technology, Showing Harmony in Diversity”, the closing ceremony highlights Beijing's role as an international cultural hub, fostering deeper dialogue between Chinese cinema and the global film community.
