Curtain rises for Changchun Film Festival in Jilin province

Updated: Dec 23, 2021 gojilin.gov.cn Print

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All the glittering pageantry of the industry is on show, as the 16th Changchun Film Festival opens in Changchun on Dec 21 with an opening ceremony. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

The curtain went up on Dec 21 for the 16th Changchun Film Festival, which opened in Changchun – capital city of Northeast China's Jilin province – a cultural extravaganza that is offering five days packed with films and activities, according to local media reports.

This year's session, which runs to Dec 25, will include film awards, forums and screenings, classic film reviews, as well as new film releases.

Stars and leading figures in the film industry headline at the opening ceremony of the festival, on Dec 21. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Changchun is widely regarded as being one of the cradles of China's film industry.

Initiated in 1992, the Changchun Film Festival is China's first film festival to be named after a city.

The most prestigious award at the Changchun Film Festival is the Golden Deer Award, which has 10 categories – including Best Film, Jury Award, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay.

A colorful troupe of dancers entertains the audience at the opening ceremony. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

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