The China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival kicked off on Friday, with the opening film, “Hero”, screened on the same day at Galaxy Cinemas, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said.
An IC statement noted that the festival is part of the 4th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” activities, themed “All Rivers Flow to the Sea”.
The festival will present nearly 30 outstanding films from China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs) and is divided into three sections: “As Inclusive as the Ocean”, “China Films”, and “Portuguese-speaking Films”.
The opening film was directed by three female directors, Sylvia Chang, Joan Chen and Li Shaohong. The statement noted that the screening was attended by guests such as IC President Leong Wai Man and Cultural Consultative Committee member Choi Ian Sin, among others. Film industry members and students from local secondary schools and higher education institutions also attended the show.
Other films to be screened throughout the festival include “Mariner of the Mountains”, Portuguese-speaking films featuring international film festival nominees and winners such as “Fogaréu” and four short films, the statement added.
Two outreach activities are also held with the support of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), which are “GUIA LIGHTHOUSE – 3D Printing Workshop” and “World Heritage Shadow Play Workshop”, which will be held on Broadway Macau’s first floor. The statement said that the activities will be held in Cantonese, and admission is free. Spectators with festival tickets can register at IC’s website at www.icm.gov.mo/eform/event.
Other outreach activities include the Seminar on the Development Prospects and Industry Trends of Chinese Short Films by Short Film Palme d’Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival and producer of “The Water Murmurs”, Shan Zuolong, the statement noted.
The statement said that the festival follows the government’s COVID-19 pandemic prevention measures, with requirements such as either presenting proof of completing two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the event or a negative self-paid nucleic acid test (NAT) result issued within 48 hours for participants at screenings at Cinematheque·Passion, among others.
Further details such as ticketing and the movies to be shown can be found at www.icm.gov.mo/FCP, visiting the “IC Art” Facebook page and the “IC_Art_Macao” WeChat account. For enquiries, call 8399 6256.
This poster provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) on Friday promotes the China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival.
