Proceedings took place at the Platform open-air theatre, a 1,500-seat venue named after Jia Zhangke’s 2000 film. Indie band Orange Ocean launched the evening with “Summer Cozy Rock,” followed by a montage of landmark Shanxi-set films, ranging from Zhang Yimou’s “Raise the Red Lantern” to Jia’s own “Platform” and “Ash Is Purest White.” A stylized dance based on an ancient sacrificial ritual added a cultural flourish before the program concluded with the world premiere of Zhang Dalei’s short “Happy New Year Mr. Wood.”
Festival founder, Shanxi native Jia Zhangke, welcomed the audience, noting that this year’s lineup spans 53 films from 20 territories, including 30% world premieres and 62% Asian premieres.
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