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OSAKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2013
REPORT / 17 (Sun) Closing ceremony

The Grand Finale of OAFF2013!

The Grand Prix went to “Beloved” by Li Xinman!

 

OAFF2013, which started on March 8, closed today.

Prior to the closing screening of Li Yu's latest film "Double Exposure", the closing ceremony was held, in which the Grand Prix and other awards were announced.

International competition jury members director Yoichiro Takahashi, director Tsang Tsui-Shan and Zoë C.J.Chen, the Golden Horse Award program director, had a long enthusiastic discussion from midnight to three in the morning, and decided to give Special Mention in addition to the usual awards.

 

 

The Audience Award which was determined by audience votes was given to "Love in the Buff" directed by Pang Ho-cheung. Ms. Florence Yoshida of the Hong Kong Tourism Bureau received the award on behalf of the director, and commented "I'm gratified that this Hong Kong film received this great award. I hope everyone visit Hong Kong some day".

 

Ms. Florence Yoshida of the Hong Kong Tourism Bureau

 

 

The ABC Award was given to "Cha Cha for Twins" by Yang Yi-Chien and Jim Wang. Director Yang (left): 'I'm delighted to receive the award. I didn't expect it'. Producer James Hsu Chia-Hao (right) spoke in Japanese, 'Great! Thanks Osaka. Thanks Osaka Asian Film Festival!' "Cha Cha for Twins" will be broadcast on ABC on a Friday night in May.

 

Director Yang (left), Producer James Hsu Chia-Hao

 

 

Besides the usual awards, the jury agreed to give Special Mention to actor Tatsuya Nakadai, who starred in "Japan's Tragedy" (director Makahiro Kobayashi). Director Kobayashi appeared on stage on behalf of Mr. Nakadai, and said, 'Mr. Nakadai asked me to work with him again, and so I wrote this script. He was very into the role, so I believe he will be glad to receive the Special Mention.'

 

director Makahiro Kobayashi

 

 

Ms. Huang Peijia, the star actress from “Cha Cha for Twins”, won the Most Promising Talent Award. On behalf of Ms. Huang, director Yang Yi-Chien received the award and said, 'Unfortunately, Huang couldn't be here, but she will be happy with this great news.'

 

director Yang Yi-Chien

 

 

The Grand Prix winner was also announced. The winner is director Li Xinman's "Beloved", a touching mother-daughter drama intertwined with Japan-China history.

Director Li stepped on the stage and said in Japanese, 'This is my first time to come to Osaka.' and continued in Chinese 'I was happy that I could share my debut film with the audience in Osaka earlier than anywhere else. Every film has its own fate. This film needed four years to be completed. I went through a lot of hardships, but my efforts were rewarded. I would like to work to create even better films. Thank you very much. I won't forget about tonight.'

 

director Li Xinman

 

Producer David Wang (left) "I lived in Japan for 12 years, so I can speak Japanese. I'm really surprised at winning the Grand-prix. Thank you very much."

Executive Producer Chen Zhi-jian (right) "This is my first time to come to Japan. I never thought we would win the Grand Prix. I'd like to thank everybody in Osaka, the festival members and the film crew."

 

Producer David WangExecutive Producer Chen Zhi-jian

 

Grand Prix (Best Picture Award), "Be Loved"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRejTGW29pg&feature=youtu.be

 

 

Finally, on behalf of the jury, Ms. Zoë C.J.Chen explained their decisions.

 

Ms. Zoë C.J.Chen

 

'Mr. Tatsuya Nakadai, who received Special Mention, played the father who decides to die in "Japan's Tragedy", with adventurous spirit, intellectuality and overwhelming presence. It was wonderful.

'The Most Promising Talent Award winner, Ms. Huang Peijia performed a double role in "Cha Cha for Twins". It was her first time to perform a double role, but her performance was convincing and attracted viewers.

'The Grand Prix winner "Beloved" depicted a single mother working in a big city in China struggling between her career and family. The story also dealt with the protagonist's personal trauma, which relates to Japan-China history. This viewpoint is new and unique. Also, the drama gently and strongly depicts a family love beyond blood relationships, which impressed the jury.'

 

After a photo session with award winners, the closing ceremony ended.

 

a photo session with award winners

 

 

Before the closing screening of "Double Exposure", a video message from director Li Yu was shown.

 

a video message from director Li Yu was shown

 

She mentioned her gratitude in being selected for the closing film of OAFF2013, and about the film which earned 1.5 trillion yen at the box office in China, she said, "It depicts a tragedy caused by the pursuit for money and the lack of heart." She also said that she would like to come to Osaka next time to talk about the film with people in Osaka.