The 77th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the resort city in southeastern France on Tuesday, marking an inspirational return of Chinese language movies to the international screen.
周二,第77届戛纳电影节在法国东南部的度假城市拉开帷幕,标志着华语电影鼓舞人心地重返国际银幕。
Widely regarded as an important platform that has helped Chinese filmmakers earn global recognition for more than four decades, alongside the Venice International Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival, the annual Cannes event has selected multiple high-profile Chinese movies in its official categories.
40多年来,戛纳电影节与威尼斯国际电影节和柏林国际电影节一起,被广泛视为帮助中国电影人获得全球认可的重要平台,每年一度的戛纳电影节都会在其官方类别中选出多部备受瞩目的中国电影。
Director Jia Zhangke, a leading figure among China's sixth generation of filmmakers, saw his latest directorial effort, Caught by the Tides, shortlisted for the prestigious Palme d'Or, marking his sixth nomination for the festival's top honor.
导演贾樟柯是中国第六代电影人中的领军人物,他的最新导演作品《风流一代》入围了久负盛名的金棕榈奖,这是他第六次获得电影节最高荣誉提名。
The film, which will make its global debut at the festival on Saturday, spans 22 years both on reel and in real life. Shooting started in 2001 and production was completed in 2023.
这部电影将于周六在电影节上首次在全球上映,在卷轴和现实生活中都跨越了22年。拍摄于2001年开始,制作于2023年完成。
Caught by the Tides stars Zhao Tao, Jia's wife, who has appeared in 13 of his films over 25 years. The film's plot revolves around the intermittent relationship between a woman and her lover in a small town in northern China, and delves into the protagonist's journey through life's tumultuous experiences.
《风流一代》由贾的妻子赵涛主演,25年来,她出演了贾的13部电影。这部电影的情节围绕着中国北部一个小镇上一个女人和她的爱人之间断断续续的关系展开,并深入探讨了主人公在动荡的生活经历中的旅程。
As one of the most star-studded Chinese films participating in the festival, Hong Kong director Peter Chan's work She's Got No Name will debut at Cannes on the penultimate day on May 24.
作为本届戛纳电影节最具明星气质的中国电影之一,香港导演陈可辛的作品《酱园弄》将于5月24日在戛纳电影节倒数第二天上映。
The film is inspired by a 1945 incident in Shanghai, where a woman allegedly murdered her husband over domestic violence.
这部电影的灵感来源于1945年上海发生的一起事件,据称一名妇女因家庭暴力谋杀了她的丈夫。
She's Got No Name has A-list actress Zhang Ziyi playing the lead role, while members of the cast also include some of China's most sought-after stars such as Yi Yangqianxi, Zhao Liying, Yang Mi and Lei Jiayin.
《酱园弄》由一线女星章子怡担任主角,演员阵容中还包括易杨千玺、赵丽颖、杨幂和雷佳音等中国最受欢迎的明星。
Among other Chinese films in the Cannes official lineup is director Guan Hu's Black Dog in the Un Certain Regard section, a category designed to recognize young, innovative filmmakers and their unique storytelling styles.
戛纳电影节官方阵容中的其他中国电影包括导演管虎的《狗阵》,该类别旨在表彰年轻、创新的电影制作人及其独特的讲故事风格。
The film, starring actor Eddie Peng, recounts a dogcatcher's transformative journey after his encounter with a black stray dog.
这部电影由演员彭于晏主演,讲述了一个捕狗人在遇到一只黑色流浪狗后的变革之旅。
Hong Kong director Pou-Soi Cheang's action blockbuster Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, which has grossed 480 million yuan ($66 million) since its domestic release on May 1, is set to have its international premiere in the festival's Midnight Screenings section.
香港导演郑保瑞的动作大片《九龙城寨·围城》自5月1日在国内上映以来,已获得4.8亿元人民币(6600万美元)的票房收入,该片将在电影节的午夜放映部分进行国际首映。
Sha Dan, a veteran movie critic and film exhibition curator at the China Film Archive, said that this year marks a pivotal chapter for Chinese cinema to shine once again at Cannes.
资深影评人、中国电影资料馆影展策展人沙丹表示,今年是中国电影在戛纳再次大放异彩的关键一章。
"Most of the nominated films are highly anticipated by domestic movie fans. Furthermore, several classic Chinese films will screen their 4K restored versions in Cannes, serving as a bridge to enhance cultural exchanges and bolster the influence of Chinese films," he said.
他说:“大多数被提名的电影都受到国内影迷的高度期待。此外,几部中国经典电影将在戛纳放映4K修复版,作为加强文化交流和增强中国电影影响力的桥梁”。
The list of restored films includes maverick Hong Kong director Tsui Hark's 1984 comedy Shanghai Blues and action superstar Jackie Chan's 1991 movie Armour of God II: Operation Condor, Sha added.
沙补充道,修复的电影名单包括特立独行的香港导演徐克1984年的喜剧《上海之夜》和动作巨星成龙1991年的电影《飞鹰计划》。