Lights, camera, adventure! The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival just wrapped up in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province, and it was a global blockbuster. 🎥✨
Under the theme "Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou," this year’s edition attracted 2,856 submissions from 125 countries and regions. After a thrilling selection process, 21 films made the shortlist for the Golden Silk Road Awards, and 10 rose to the top. 🏆
Top Winners:
– Best Film: "As the Water Flows" (2025 Chinese drama)
– Jury Grand Prix Best Director: "Bird of a Different Feather" (India)
– Best Director: Marianna Brennand for "Manas"
– Best Actress: Jamilli Correa in the Brazilian hit "Manas"
– Best Actor: Li Zhenping for "As the Water Flows"
– Best Screenplay: Keat Aun Chong for "Pavane For An Infant"
– Best Cinematography: Zhang Wei for "All Quiet at Sunrise"
– Best Artistic Contribution: "The Portuguese House"
– Best Documentary: "The Wolves Always Come at Night"
– Best Animated: "The Myth of Maracuda"
The award ceremony was a vibrant mash-up of Belt and Road culture and Fuzhou’s rich heritage, serving up a spectacular show that bridged past and present. A special segment also teased new Chinese films set to hit theaters during the National Day holiday—perfect for movie buffs planning their next cinema trip. 🍿
Over five days, filmmakers, industry pros, and fans from around the world came together, highlighting how cinema can ignite deep cultural connections across Belt and Road partner countries. 🌏🎞️
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12th Silk Road International Film Festival concludes in Fuzhou
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