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‘A New Old Play’ Director Qiu Jiongjiong Sets Foodie Drama ‘Fuxi’ With Top Notch Asian Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
China’s Qiu Jiongjiong has started production of ‘Fuxi,” his second feature film after an acclaimed debut with 'A New Old Play.'
The film expands on Qiu’s use of history and folklore and uses food as a through-line to explore a narrative that blends myths, legends, literature and folk tales. The title is a blend of the Chinese words for ‘food’ and ‘joy’ and the setting is a circus tent where a ragtag film crew is busy shooting a gourmet movie. “A New Old Play” is set to be distributed in Japan by Katsuben Cinema Club, in France by Carlotta Films and in Southeast Asia by Cineaste Production House in 2025.
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