Organized in partnership with the Alliance Franรงaise of Hangzhou and the city of Nice, the Nice Hangzhou Chinese Film Week aims to introduce Chinese cinema to the French public, and especially to freely broadcast animated films to young audiences during school holidays.
For 17 years, the city of Nice has been twinned with the city of Hangzhou. Thanks to this twinning, many projects have been realized.
Thus, in October 2014, the city of Hangzhou, in collaboration with the city of Nice, organized the first Chinese film week at the Nice cinematheque.
The Hangzhou Chinese Film Week aims to introduce the French public to the remarkable rise of Chinese cinema and, through it, the richness and complexity of a rapidly transforming China.
Building on its success, the second edition of this Hangzhou Chinese Film Week is taking place at the Parc Phoenix in the city of Nice. This event aims to strengthen our exchanges in the field of cinema and audiovisual.
After its opening over the weekend, the festival will continue this week, concluding on Thursday.
As Hangzhou is the city in China hosting the largest number of short and feature film shoots, it was natural for the twinning between the two cities to lead to an exchange centered around cinema.
The week’s program:
Monday 26: Ugly Sister by Kim Tae Kyun
Ershan Huang is an astrologer. When she learns that her brother plans to marry a Korean woman despite their incompatible astrological signs, she decides to do everything she can to stop the wedding. On the plane to Korea, she drinks too much and confides in her seatmate, who turns out to be the father of the bride-to-be, also passionate about astrology! A series of adventures follows, filled with plots, love affairs, and breakups between the different characters.
Tuesday 27: Bonta by Li Lian
When little “Malice Boca” climbs a tree, he doesn’t expect an extraordinary journey to the legendary forest of Bonta. Accompanied by his best friend “Neepop,” they are tasked with overcoming all challenges to become true heroes.
Wednesday 28 at 10:45 am: The Power of Magic by Fang Lei
The goddess Minghui once used her magical power to freeze the fiery body of the demon king Lie Yan. She died instantly, leaving her daughter, Hai Ying, alone.
Hai Ying grew up in a fishing village. Eager to discover her origins, the little girl sets out to sea. Unfortunately, midway, she is captured by a band of pirates led by a sorcerer. After multiple misadventures, they arrive at the fairy city where they free the demon Lie Yang. Will Hai Ying manage to restore peace to the world?
at 3 pm: The Legend of Qin by Shen Robin
Two young boys, Tianming and Shaoyu, unwittingly become involved in a conspiracy led by Emperor Qinshihuang, who wants to seize a very ancient supernatural power. Loulan, a magical place, which has been protected by this power for a millennium, is at risk of being destroyed. On their journey, they meet a beautiful and mysterious young girl, with whom they will continue their adventure. It is the legend of an eternal oasis, a lost paradise amidst the tears of a young goddess, a story of love and hope.
This dramatic adventure film uses 3D technology, which enlivens the characters’ actions.
Thursday 29: Love by Niu Chengze
Mark, a powerful Taiwanese businessman, has a love story with Fang Rouyi but still doesn’t commit. Disappointed, the young woman leaves the hotel where they are staying. She accidentally meets a waiter, Xiaokuan, who secretly takes pictures of her.
Meanwhile, Mark goes on a mission to Beijing, where he decides to buy a Siheyuan-style house. There, he meets Xiaoye. A crisscrossing of romances that brings the protagonists of this story back on the right path.
