BEST FILM |
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Ocean Heaven
Director: XUE Xiaolu
Screenplay: XUE Xiaolu
Starring: Jet LI, WEN Zhang
Production: BDI Films Inc., Beijing H&H Communication Medium Limited, Nice Select Ltd.
* beautifully balanced film, with broad audience appeal, which while it
deals with subject matter with which audiences may be familiar, it
does so in an understated way, which is not overtly sentimental. In
all areas, a rewarding film, with strong writing, direction,
performances and distinguished technical contributions. |
BEST DIRECTOR |
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Liu Jie, Deep in the Clouds
a distinctive heartfelt film told with great skill and empathy by the director. Acknowledged for it's pure cinematic story-telling to bring themes of family, social fabric, culture and modernity vs. tradition together in a unique landscape. |
BEST ACTOR |
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Jet Li, Ocean Heaven
* a convincing, memorable performance, which is which is understated and controlled, and demonstrates Jet Li's diverse skills as an actor. |
BEST ACTRESS |
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Na Zhen Ye, Deep in the Clouds
* a very restrained and natural performance. Na Zhen Ye, while seeming to the audience to be appearing in a documentary, demonstrates her strong acting skills by taking us on a strong emotional journey. |
JURY RECOMMENDATIONS |
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The film The Piano in A Factory
* for its inventiveness with cinema language, music and a consistent application of its stylistic approach
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Jianiya, the Young Actress in Flower
*Her performa nce as a girl, mute until the age of 5 is compelling and without a false beat, showing great promise in this young talented actress. |
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Gold Koala.