At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Chinese director Bi Gan clinched the Special Award for his epic feature Resurrection, known in Chinese as Kuang Ye Shi Dai. The 35-year-old filmmaker premiered the two-hour forty-minute journey late Thursday night, opening with a silent movie homage that underlines his deep love for cinema.
In his acceptance speech, Bi thanked the festival, his cast, and all who have contributed to the development of cinema. Festival organizers praised Resurrection for showcasing the continued evolution of Bi's creativity, while staying true to the sensory and poetic style that defines his work.
Bi first made a splash at Cannes in 2015 with his debut feature. Since then, he has become a major force in shaping and defining the new generation of Chinese arthouse cinema, blending tradition with innovative storytelling.
Whether a digital nomad chasing festival premieres, a tech-savvy storyteller, or a thought leader exploring new cultural frontiers, Bi Gan's triumph shows how visionary cinema can connect audiences around the world.
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