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Chinese Filmmakers Vie for Glory at Beijing’s Tiantan Awards
Three Chinese films are in competition at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival's flagship Tiantan Awards.
Director Li Yongyi brings his extensive editing experience to his directorial debut “Deep in the Mountains” (originally titled “Ruyi Hotel” in Mandarin), a crime thriller with comedic elements set in the early 1990s. There, he navigates a complex web of characters including truck driver Yang Zhaowei and his daughter, village officials, and serial killers, ultimately uncovering multiple murders committed for financial gain. All three filmmakers bring distinctive voices to the competition, representing the breadth of contemporary Chinese cinema – from intimate female bonds and quirky crime thrillers to existential desert standoffs – as they vie for recognition at one of China’s premier film festivals.
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