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Beijing International Film Festival Marks Triple Milestone With Star-Studded Opening
Beijing International Film Festival marks 15 years alongside cinema's 130th anniversary and 120 years of Chinese film history.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Janet Yang delivered a bilingual keynote speech that underscored film’s power as a universal language. Behind-the-scenes talent was also celebrated, with producers Wen Bo, Kong Jialin, Chen Jie, Zhang Qun, Sun Rong, Ma Zhe, Ying Luojia, Hu Qingcheng, Guo Dongnan, Zhao Yongqiang, Lin Xiaoqiang, and Jiang Zhiqiang in attendance, along with scriptwriter Qin Junfang and art director Mu Jing. The international presence included directors Bela Tarr, Noelle Bastin, Baptiste Bogaert, and Tobias Schmitzler, alongside a Swiss delegation and representatives of several major film festivals.
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