2024 The Belt and Road Film Week

Here are detailed introductions to various activities during the Belt and Road Film Week:

Belt and Road Film Week Screenings

June 14 – June 23

Venue: Partner Cinemas in Yangtze River Delta

Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou

Hangzhou, Ningbo, Hefei

The Belt and Road Film Week at this year’s film festival, themed “Path of Courage”, will showcase 18 excellent films from various countries. These films feature protagonists who either break through internal barriers or venture into distant lands, taking brave steps in their lives. Among them, eight selected films by professional curators will compete for three honors: “Media Focus for Filmmaker”, “Media Focus for Film”, and “Audience Favorite Film”. Audience members attending the screenings are encouraged to vote for their favorite films on-site!

Screening poster of The Midsummer’s Voice

Written by Cui Xueying and Zhang Yudi, directed by Zhang Yudi, and starring Bian Cheng and Zhou Meijun, with Zhang Chi and Chen Shaoxi in the lead roles, the film THE MIDSUMMER’S VOICE, as the opening film of this year’s Belt and Road Film Week, will have its Chinese premiere on June 14 during SIFF.

Launching Ceremony of Belt and Road Film Week

June 15

Time: 9:30-10:15pm

Venue: Shendi Cultural Centre

The launching ceremony will invite film week ambassadors Da Peng and Yao Chen, domestic and international filmmakers, industry veterans and media partners to attend and launch the rich and colorful series of activities of the film week.

Latin American Fiesta

June 15 – June 18

Venue: Bicester Village

This year, the Belt and Road Film Week will bring a brand-new initiative – “Latin American Fiesta” to Bicester Village in Shanghai International Resort. Film fans from all over the world will be able to enjoy traditional costumes and dance performances with local characteristics, watch Latin American performances and unlock cultural and tourism offerings. The parade will sing and dance to show you the local culture and folklore, so you can experience the joy of travelling around Latin America without leaving Shanghai, and feel the unique local flavor and charm.

Belt and Road Film Festival Alliance Press Conference

June 16 

Time: 14:00-15:00

Venue: JinJue Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Shanghai

The press conference of the Belt and Road Film Festival Alliance will continue to invite representatives of the members of the Alliance and the Belt and Road Film Week to appear at the press conference and witness the exchange and development achievements of the Alliance together.

The Belt and Road Film Culture Roundtable Talk

June 16 

Time: 15:00-17:00

Venue: JinJue Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Shanghai

This year’s forum will also gather representatives of international film festivals and film creators to discuss the creation and international dissemination of films from countries along the Belt and Road route, the cultivation of young film talents, and the role and development of film festivals, to envision the future of film exchange and co-operation within the Belt and Road framework.

Festivals Bridge Industry Workshop

June 18 

Time: 10:00-15:00

Venue: Crowne Plaza Shanghai

The workshop will invite senior industry professionals from members of the Alliance and studios to engage in a two-way dialogue with film creators, sharing their experiences in creation and looking to the future of the film industry by analyzing successful cases of international distribution of local stories and discussing practical strategies for convergence with international production and distribution.

There will be two workshops on the following topics:

Prospects of international film distribution in China

Strategies for promoting films at international film festivals

Closing ceremony of the Belt and Road Film Week

June 18

Time: 18:30 - 19:30

Venue: Museum of Art Pudong

The Belt and Road Film Week Closing Ceremony is the grand finale of the Belt and Road Film Week at SIFF, where the winners of the three honors of this section will be announced. The closing ceremony will also invite Chinese and foreign filmmakers, film week ambassadors and other guests to meet face-to-face and share their experiences in the film and television industry.

During the Belt and Road Film Week, in addition to our invitation to audiences worldwide to watch the latest films from all over the world and close exchanges with filmmakers from all walks of life, we will also offer opportunities to get to know more about Shanghai and the local culture. Those from all over the world will experience the speed of China, learn about Chinese culture, savor Chinese food, and feel the charm of Chinese culture, which has a long history and is profound, with local guides.

This year, we will also set up the Special Experience session - inviting international filmmakers to join us for 20 Minutes in the Park and experience the Oriental cultural charm of eight trigrams boxing.

Director and actor Da Peng (Dong Chengpeng), along with actress and producer Yao Chen, have been appointed as ambassadors for this year’s Belt and Road Film Week.