Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The film makes its debut at the Berlinale, marking its introduction to the international stage.

Berlinale World Premiere — Film debuts at the Berlin International Film Festival Location: Berlinale
Forum Section Screening — Screened in the experimental Forum section Location: Berlinale Forum

The movie is showcased in the Forum section, highlighting its artistic and experimental nature.

Forum Section Screening — Screened in the experimental Forum section Location: Berlinale Forum

The film receives critical acclaim and wins the C.I.C.A.E. Art Cinema Award.

C.I.C.A.E. Award Ceremony — Wins the prize for experimental cinema Location: Berlinale

The festival concludes with the film standing out as the only Forum winner, cementing its artistic value.

Festival Recognition — Acknowledged as the sole Forum film to receive the award Location: Berlinale

Story Breakdown

Festival Premiere — The film's debut at a major international film festival.
- Berlinale Debut — World premiere on February 22, 2020.
- Forum Selection — Curated for the experimental Forum section.
Director Vision — Song Fang's creative control over the project.
- Original Screenplay — Written and directed by Song Fang.
- Artistic Style — Experimental narrative approach.
Critical Acclaim — Recognition from international cinema organizations.
- C.I.C.A.E. Award — Won the Art Cinema Award.
- Forum Distinction — Only Forum film to receive the prize.
Cultural Context — The film's place in Chinese and global cinema.
- Chinese Feature — Representative of contemporary Chinese art cinema.
- Global Screening — International festival distribution.