Zhang Yimou wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Đạo diễn Trương Nghệ Mưu có sự nghiệp rực rỡ trải dài nhiều thập kỷ - Ảnh: Variety — Director Zhang Yimou has had a brilliant career spanning decades - Photo: Variety

On the evening of March 10, the 17th Asian Film Awards ceremony was held in Hong Kong, China.

The 2024 Asian Film Awards features 35 films from 24 countries and regions competing for 16 awards, including best film, best director, and best actor and actress.

Zhang Yimou received double awards

Famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

This is considered a prestigious award given to film industry professionals who have had a significant impact on Asian cinema throughout their careers.

The film Full River Red (Full River Red) directed by him also received the award for the highest-grossing Asian film of 2023.

With the success of Man Giang Hong , Zhang Yimou became the "box office king" at the age of 73.

The film was the highest-grossing film of the Chinese Lunar New Year and in director Zhang Yimou's career, grossing more than 4 billion yuan ($600 million).

Director Zhang Yimou expressed: "I feel very lucky to have chosen filmmaking as my lifelong profession. Having been in the industry for more than four decades, I am grateful to all those who appreciate my films.

Khoảnh khắc Trương Nghệ Mưu nhận giải thưởng Phim châu Á có doanh thu cao nhất năm 2023 cho bộ phim Full River Red (Mãn giang hồng) — The moment Zhang Yimou received the award for the highest-grossing Asian film of 2023 for the film *Full River Red.*

Thank you for your long-term support and encouragement. I will never stop learning and striving to surpass myself."

In an interview after receiving the award, he shared his thoughts on the important stages of Chinese and world cinema in recent decades.

According to Zhang Yimou, each era leaves its own mark. After all, movies are always the bridge that can connect people's hearts together.

Director Truong was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Tokyo International Film Festival.

The Asian Film Awards are part of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, established in 2007.

Since 2014, the Asian Film Awards Academy has been co-founded by three major international film festivals, including Hong Kong, Busan and Tokyo, with the aim of bringing outstanding Asian cinema to the world.

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