CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of EU-China relations, the Chinese Mission to the EU, in cooperation with Chinese State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film & TV and Cinéma Galeries, will launch the Chinese film festival in Brussels from May 6 to 17.

During the festival, winner of the 9th Asian Film Awards, best feature film of the 51st Golden Horse Awards, best film of the 5th China Image Film Festival will be presented to the audience in Brussels.

PROGRAM

• 06/05 13:00 ATA
• 06/05 18:00 BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES
• 07/05 18:00 BLIND MASSAGE
• 09/05 16:00 NIGHTINGALE
• 09/05 18:00 POLICE DIARY
• 10/05 16:00 THE GREAT HYPNOTIST
• 10/05 18:00 NO MAN’S LAND
• 16/05 16:00 FLEET OF TIME
• 17/05 16:00 SILENT WITNESS

FILMS

ATA

Tianyu is a sightless child who dreams about another life different from the disabled ping-pong champion career that his single mother is planning for him. He sees much more than what his mother imagines! When he vanishes one day, his mother has to look into his world of darkness. As she searches for him, she discovers how to listen and see.

ATA

92 mins, Feature Film
Director: Chakme Rinpoche
Cast: Jiao Gang, Wang Ning, Meng Tianyu, Tian Liang

绣春刀 // BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES

The kungfu thriller is set in 1627, towards the end of the Ming dynasty, when a young emperor decides to end the influence of all-powerful eunuch Wei (Chin Shi-chieh) and purge his supporters. Caught in the midst of the intrigue are three lowly cash-strapped warriors from the Imperial Assassins, the secret police, who are given orders to find and kill Wei.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotherhood_of_Blades – cite_note-4 They each have to protect their loved ones and their own life from the top power. What kind of destiny is awaiting them?

Awards and nominations:

51st Golden Horse Awards(2014)
Best Actor: Chang Chen (Nomination)
Best Supporting Actor: Chin Shih Chieh (Nomination)
Best Editing: Zhu Li Yun, Tu Yi Ran (Nomination)
Best Costume Design: Liang Ting Ting
Best Action Design: Sang Lin (Nomination)

9th Asian Film Awards (2015)
Best Costume Design (Nomination)

107 min, Action /Drama / Romance Movie
Director: Lu Yang
Cast: Chang Chen, Cecelia Liu, Wang Qianyuan, Li Dongxue, Nie Yuan
Release Date: 7 August, 2014

 BLIND MASSAGE

Ma lost his sight in a childhood accident and now relies on his hearing. His co-workers in a Nanjing massage parlour share his fate. With a camera that follows closely as they tentatively feel their way about and a soundtrack that takes note of even the tiniest of noises, this film enters a world of darkness. Lou Ye, who worked with a mixed cast of blind and sighted actors, follows his protagonists through their lives for a while, exploring their desires and dreams, but also sketching the reality of life in modern day China.

64th Berlin International Film Festival (2014)
Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution – Zeng Jian (cinematography)
Golden Bear   Lou Ye (Nomination)

51th Golden Horse Awards(2014)
Best Feature Film
Best Director Lou Ye (Nomination)
Best New Performer Zhang Lei
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Cinematography Zeng Jian
Best Film Editing
Best Sound Effects

9^th Asian Film Awards (2015)
Best Film
Best Director Lou Ye (Nomination)
Best Supporting Actor Qin Hao (Nomination)
Best Cinematography Zeng Jian

114 min,Drama
Director: Lou Ye
Cast: Qin Hao, Guo Xiaodong, Huang Xuan, Zhang Lei, Mei Ting
Release Date: 28 November, 2014

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THE NIGHTINGALE

In order to keep the promise made to his wife, an old man prepared for a long journey from Beijing to his native village in Guangxi province to restore freedom to his pet bird . But He had to make this journey with his granddaughter, a spoiled urban young girl. They will then both share memories and adventures. The girl finally experienced a journey of hearts and gained new values.

Awards and Nominations:
54th Zlín Film Festival (Czech Republic) (2014)
Golden Slipper award
16th RiverRun Film Festival (US) (2014)
Audience Award
17th Shanghai International Film Festival (2014)
Media Award

100 mins, comedy/drama/family
Director: Philippe Muyl
Cast: Li Baotian, Qin Hao, Li Xiaoran, Yang Xinyi
Show Time: 9 mai 2015, at 16:00

THE POLICE DIARY

Hao Wanzhong, police chief of Jungar administrative district (qi) in Ordos municipality of Inner Mongolia in northern China, dies suddenly on 14 May 2011, aged 41, leaving behind his wife, his young son as well as 68 volumes of diary detailing 17 years of his life being a detective. He is seen as a local hero, with a reputation for incorruptibility in what is one of China’s richest regions.

26th Tokyo International Film Festival (2013)
Best Actor   Wang Jingchun
Sakura Grand Prix (Nomination)

Director : Ning Ying
Cast: Wang Jingchun, Sun Liang
Release Date: 21 March, 2014

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THE GREAT HYPNOTIST

Xu Ruining (XU Zheng) is a renowned therapist skilled in hypnotherapy. One day a new patient named Ren Xiaoyan (Karen Mok) is brought to him presenting him with one of the most complex cases he has encountered in his career. In spite of all his skills and experience, he seems unable to break through with her to discover what is the root of her problems. Whatever he does, she reacts violently, and remains closed off- unreachable by his award winning techniques. Soon he finds himself falling into her trap.

Award and Nominations:
selected as closing film of 4th Beijing International Film Festival and participate in the 18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival

102min, Drama / Mystery/Thriller
Director: Leste Chen
Cast: Xu Zheng, Karen Mok, Hu Jing, Lü Zhong, David Wang
Release Date: 29 April, 2014

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NO MAN’S LAND

In a courtroom in northwest desert, a young attorney, Xiao Pan successfully eliminates the Big Boss as a murder suspect. Then Xiao Pan drives his new red sedan and enjoys the magnificent scenery along the straight highway, which goes across the Gobi Desert, a 500-mile remote area known as “No Man’s Land”. Xiao has no idea he’s getting close to danger. The ultimate battle between hero and devil is going to break out at the end of the road…

64th Berlin International Film Festival (2014)
Golden Bear Ning Hao (Nomination)

51th Golden Horse Awards(2014)
Best Cinematography (Nomination)
Best Art Direction (Nomination)
Best Makeup & Costume Design (Nomination)
Original Music Award for Best Film (Nomination)
Best Film Editing (Nomination)

8th Asian Film Awards (2014)
Best Film (Nomination)
Best Supporting Actor   Huang Bo
Best Production Designer Hao Yi (Nomination)
Best Editor   Du Yuan (Nomination)

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FLEET OF TIME

This film follows the journey of five individuals who are in high school in the 1990’s and show their romantic past through memories when they reunite at their friend’s wedding in 2014. The film is adapted from the popular novel of the same name by Chinese writer Jiu Yehui.

119min, Romance
Director: Zhang Yibai
Cast: Eddie Peng, Ni Ni, Zheng Kai, Wei Chen , Zhang Zixuan
Release Date: 5 December, 2014

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SILENT WITNESS

Tycoon Lin Tai’s daughter Lin Mengmeng becomes the murder suspect of his father’s fiancé Yang Dan. Her defense lawyer Zhou Li and prosecutor Tong Tao gains in-depth understanding through cross examinations in court. Who is actually the murderer of Yang Dan?

The 5th China Image Film Festival (2013, London)
Best Film
Best Actor Aaron Kwok
Best Original Song   Aaron Kwok
Best Young Director Fei Xing

China International Film Festival London (2013)
Best Director Fei Xing
Best Actor Sun Honglei
Best Original Screenplay
Best Sound Effect

32th Hundred Flowers Awards (2014)
Best Actress Yu Nan (Nomination)
Best Supporting Actress Deng Jiajia
Best New Performer Ding Zishuo (Nomination)

119min, Thriller
Director : Fei Xing,
Cast: Sun Honglei, Aaron Kwok, Ni Hongjie, Yu Nan, Deng Jiajia
Release Date: 13 September, 2013