2022 Cannes XR x VeeR Future Award Announcement

Ziyi just announced the winner or the VeeR Future Award – Best VR Story: Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR, directed by Jonathan Griffith.

“It’s been a privilege to be a part of the Cannes XR 2022 Jury. It was a unique experience to immerse myself in this new art form. Virtual reality allows us to step right into the narrative. I was able to interact with the characters, and, sometimes, I was part of the storytelling. This experience opened my eyes to the endless possibilities that this technology can offer film-making”, Ms. Zhang Ziyi said.

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Cannes XR x VeeR Future Award

Good news! Ziyi will participate in the next Cannes Film Festival. The actress will be a member of the Cannes XR x VeeR Future Award jury.

18 VR works were selected out of hundreds of submissions to enter the final round of the Cannes XR x VeeR Future Award Competition to compete for a chance to win the Best VR Story and the Best Interactive Experience awards.
The jury will evaluate the projects based on their storytelling techniques, immersive and interactive designs, and innovations. The winners will be announced on 22 May at the online Cannes XR x VeeR Future Award Ceremony on Alexandria.

More information at Le Marché du Film.

New Appearance at Trump Card

After a few months without any public appearances at all, Ziyi was invited to participate in the game show Trump Card.

Happy Birthday Ziyi!

Happy birthday to our favorite actress! 生日快乐!

Chinese New Year Video

Not much news coming from Ziyi lately. So why not update the site with a newly released video filmed last year in between takes for a Clé de Peau Beauté lipstick commercial in which Ziyi wishes everyone a happy Chinese New Year?

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Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

On November 17th, Ziyi was in Shanghai to attend the Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring-Summer Show. We uploaded a few pictures of the red carpet, as well as a picture of her and Carina Lau during the show. A photoshoot taken during the day was also added to the gallery.

My Country, My Parents – “诗” (Poem) Trailer

The theatrical trailer of My Country, My Parents focusing of Ziyi’s short Poetry (诗) was just released. Ziyi is starring alongside Huang Xuan. We also uploaded a new poster and sceencaptures of this trailer in the gallery.

More information about My Country, My Parents

Zhang Rui from the Chinese website China.org.cn shared a few interesting facts about My Father, My Forefathers (my own maladroit translation). He mentioned that the film was tentatively titled Me and My Father. Let’s call it My Father, My Forefathers before anything official appears (Update: the film is now titled My Country, My Parents).

Actress Zhang Ziyi, actor-and-director Wu Jing, comedian Shen Teng, and actor-and-director Xu Zheng come together to direct four short films as part of a new anthology drama paying tribute to China’s families.
Tentatively titled “Me and My Father,” the project focuses on normal Chinese families in four different eras, as well as their collective memories. According to the production company, China Film Co., Ltd., the project looks to shed light on family relationships and how parental love can enlighten children.

The new film will be included as the final installment of “National Day Celebration” trilogy. Though the films are not connected in terms of their storylines, their themes echo the idea of creating a national tribute through the perspectives of normal people.

“It’s very challenging for me during the creative process, but with sincere and strong emotions, we will show our respect for the selfless dedication of our elder generations,” said Zhang Ziyi, whose short film in the patriotic omnibus will be her directorial debut.

“Me and My Father” will debut on this year’s National Day on Oct. 1, 2021.

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