Qiu Jiongjiong’s new film Fuxi competes at Tokyo International Film Festival
Chinese director Qiu Jiongjiong is presenting his latest movie, Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting, at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Pandemic inspiration drives film concept
The filmmaker started developing the project while the world faced pandemic restrictions. He noted that people felt a strong urge to return to normal life and gather around tables during that time.
Cast uses Sichuan dialect for roles
The entire movie is spoken in the Leshan dialect of Sichuan province. Lead actor Lee Kang-sheng worked with coaches to master the language for his parts as elderly women from different eras.
Historical figures appear in story
Another cast member plays Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo after receiving the script. The film connects four distinct time periods through themes of food and shared meals.
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