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Las Palmas Celebrates Original Filmmaker Bi Gan
23 Apr
Summary
- Filmmaker Bi Gan receives an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada.
- A full retrospective of Bi Gan's six-work career is showcased.
- Bi Gan selected two landmark Chinese films for carte blanche.
The 25th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival will present an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada to Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan. Festival director Luis Miranda described Bi as one of the most original and relevant filmmakers of the past decade, whose films are considered true masterpieces. The award ceremony is scheduled for April 29.
The festival is hosting a comprehensive retrospective of Bi Gan's work, titled "Bi Gan Blues." This program includes six films spanning his career, such as his features "Kaili Blues," "Long Day's Journey Into Night," and "Resurrection," alongside three short films. This retrospective celebrates his significant contributions to contemporary cinema.
As part of the festival's carte blanche tradition, Bi Gan has chosen Fei Mu's "Spring in a Small Town" and Jia Zhangke's "The World" to be screened. These selections reflect key elements of Chinese cinema that have influenced his artistic development. The inclusion of "The World," a previous award winner at the festival, emphasizes a historical continuity in recognizing Chinese auteurs.
