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The Opening Ceremony of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) takes the passion of fans for films as its core narrative thread. Centered on the three core themes - “films fostering heartfelt emotions, bestowing spiritual strength, and fulfilling fantastic dreams”, it seamlessly integrates ceremonial procedures, artistic performances, visual narrative, and interactions with film fans. The Opening Ceremony will officially announce Beijing as a "Dual Film Festival City" for both the Hundred Flowers Film Festival and the Beijing International Film Festival, underscoring its cultural identity as a national cultural center that embraces both popular cinematic enthusiasm and an international film vision. For the first time, a national fan delegation will be established to create a platform for in-person exchanges between artists and film fans. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies including AI visual generation and immersive visual interaction, the ceremony will elevate the visual expression of the cinematic dreamland.