Core Insights - The 15th Beijing International Film Festival held a forum titled "Synchronizing with the Times, Empathizing with the Audience," featuring prominent filmmakers discussing how to capture societal changes and convey public sentiments [1] - The forum included a promotion segment for the "2025 Chinese Screen Beijing Excellent Works" project, showcasing ten upcoming films that resonate with the theme of the forum and explore emotional expressions [1] Film Highlights - The ten promoted films vary in genre and style, including "Dumpling Queen" starring Ma Li and Hui Yinghong, and "Unique" featuring Jiang Qinqin and Zhang Jingyi, set to release during the May Day holiday [2] - "The Stage," directed by Chen Peisi, marks his return to directing after 20 years and is based on a highly acclaimed original play [2] - "Liaozhai: Lanruo Temple," an animated adaptation of Pu Songling's work, is set for release this summer [2] - "Unnamed 2&3," starring Andy Lau and others, focuses on contemporary social realities [2] - "Deafening," featuring Tan Jianji and Wang Yanhui, presents a moral and ethical trial from a lawyer's perspective [2] - The new comedy "Good Work" expands on workplace themes with a fresh cast, aiming to resonate with young audiences [2] - "Dongji Island," starring Zhu Yilong and Wu Lei, took six months of preparation and over 210 days of filming, utilizing advanced technology to recreate the fishing community's environment from 80 years ago [2] - "Stars Shine" is a sci-fi film that intertwines the destinies of three generations of Chinese astronauts, emphasizing a commitment to creating a unique Chinese narrative [2] - "Good Good," featuring Ma Li and Zhao Shuzhen, is based on a true story about the bond between a caregiver and an elderly woman, highlighting non-blood familial relationships [2] - These films represent the diverse development of Beijing's film industry and pay tribute to the 120-year history of Chinese cinema, aiming to lead audiences into a broader audiovisual world [2]

3月27日，第十五届北京国际电影节新闻发布会在京召开。北京商报记者获悉，此次北京国际电影节（以下简称"北影节"）以"新质光影·美美与共"为主题， 将于4月18日—26日举办。在9天的时间里，将举办"天坛奖"评奖、开幕式、北京展映、BJIFF核心论坛系列活动等共九项活动。 此外，国家电影局将于4月18日北影节开幕之际正式启动中国电影消费年活动。 北京市委副秘书长、市委宣传部副部长余俊生介绍，以"看电影、爱生活"为主题，广泛动员市场主体参与，将北影节活动向全城扩展延伸，打造电影节活 动"第二现场"，推动电影"票根经济"发展，此次北影节还策划推出"跟着电影品美食""跟着电影去旅游""春季惠民观影""电影文创嘉年华"四大板块活动。 北京商报记者 卢扬 刘曼华 图片来源：官方供图 在"北京展映"活动上，将重点突出纪念中国电影诞生120周年主题概念，在光影回溯中传承电影文化，激发电影产业高质量发展，共策划18个展映单元，遴 选近300部来自世界各地的优秀影片，在京津冀地区的33家核心商业影院、艺术影院及剧院放映约900场次；作为九项活动之一，本届北影节论坛系列活动首 次升级厂牌名，即"BJIFF核心论坛"，将举办4场主题 ...