Chen Kaige and Zhang Ziyi shining at the Cannes Film Festival with the world premiere of the legendary film 'Jiangyuan Lane', receiving endless praise.

By Chen Kaigedirected film'Jiangyuan Lane'on the evening of May 24th, French timethe 77th Cannes International Film Festivalfor its global premiere.

Director Chen Kaige with the leading actorsZhang Ziyi, Wang Chuanjun, Lei Jia Yin, Yang Mi, Da Peng, Li Xian, and Ci ShaMade their debut on the Cannes premiere red carpet, and the cast quickly became the focus of the audience, attracting keen attention from domestic and international media and viewers.

After the global premiere, the film received enthusiastic applause from the audience. The actors' subversive performances were also highly praised, with many foreign viewers expressing, "The portrayal of the people and their lives in the era, and the collision between characters and stories, is extremely compelling."

On May 25th, the film held a global live press conference at Cannes, where the creators and attending media discussed the film's production and shared behind-the-scenes stories. The legendary stories of ordinary people in a great era presented in the film deeply resonated with countless viewers. The film will be released domestically this year.

The movie "Jiangyuan Nong" is director Chen Kaige's work that made it to the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival, following his film "Wu Xia" in 2011. It also marks the return of Zhang Ziyi to Cannes as the leading actress.

Mr. Pierre Lescure, President of the Cannes Film FestivalHe also made a surprise appearance at the end of the red carpet, taking a friendly photo with the cast and crew, and inviting everyone to enter the theater together to watch the global premiere of the film 'Jiangyuan Lane'.

This time, the global premiere of the film 'Jiangyuan Lane' was held in the largest Lumière hall in Cannes, and the entire venue was packed.

After the film screening, all the audience stood up to show their respect, and the thunderous applause lasted for several minutes in the theater.

Director Chen Kaige, hand in hand with the cast and crew, expressed heartfelt thanks to the audience, and in the enthusiastic applause, he hugged each member of the cast affectionately.

He expressed his happiness that all the cast and crew worked together to create the film, allowing it to be seen by audiences in Cannes and around the world. He thanked everyone for their love of the film, and introduced each cast member to the audience in turn.

Then, Mr. Lescure gave applause to the film once again and exchanged a warm hug with director Chen Kaige before bidding farewell. After the premiere, the audience at the scene expressed that this is a 'tragic epic of women in a great era', and the wonderful performances of the actors combined to create a 'perfect viewing experience'.

On May 25th, a global live press conference was held for the film, starting with director Chen Kaige's discussion of the creative inspiration behind "Jiangyuan Alley". The cast and international media journalists shared in-depth stories about the behind-the-scenes creative process.

Chen Kaige said that ever since he learned about the story of the "Jiangyuan Alley murder case" in 2015, what has touched him the most is the changing historical background of the story, and how this ever-changing era has influenced individual destinies. This is also a genre that he has never explored in his previous film creations.

The actors also stepped out of their comfort zones, with many stating that the roles in "Jiangyuan Alley" were different from their previous ones and posed great challenges.

Zhang Ziyi shared that in order to better embody the character of Zhan Zhoushi, she secretly went to an animal slaughterhouse to experience the life there, without the director's knowledge.

When discussing the most "violent" character in the film, director Chen Kaige jokingly teased Wang Chuanjun, who played Zhan Zhoushi's husband, saying that due to the actor's gentle nature, he often worried about his co-actor getting hurt during fight scenes, leading to bloopers.

In terms of the creative process, Lei Jiayin stated that the role he played required a strong explosive power, not only physical aggression but also a strong sense of conviction. He would thoroughly discuss with the director before every shoot.

When talking about their collaboration experience, Yang Mi expressed gratitude to director Chen Kaige for his trust, stating that there was no reason to let down such a great production team.

Actor Da Peng expressed that the biggest challenge this time was completely transforming into a different person for the role.

Li Xian revealed on-site that he nearly missed this collaboration initially because of the significant difference between this role and his previous ones.

As the youngest lead actor on this Cannes trip, Ci Sha described it as a 'dream trip,' breaking away from his usual image as an 'action hero' on the screen to portray a returnee lawyer, providing a different kind of experience.

The relaxed and lively creative atmosphere of the crew left a deep impression, with everyone's on-site inspirations colliding to present a wonderful portrait of various characters.

The film 'Jiang Yuan Nong' focuses on the grand backdrop of the era and personal destinies, interweaving the grand and lively portrait of the era, destinies, and vivid characters in real stories, forming the film's unique legendary color.

The universal themes of era and destiny have garnered unanimous praise from domestic and foreign media, while the actors' groundbreaking performances have deeply moved everyone's hearts.

The international renowned film magazine 'ScreenDaily' described the film 'Jiang Yuan Nong' as 'exciting,' with domestic media and senior film critics also praising it, saying, 'The director has a firm grip on the pulse of the times, making this a powerful and thought-provoking film,' 'The entire cast has surpassed audience expectations, each displaying a unique vitality that is truly impressive,' 'Chen Kaige is truly one of China's best storytellers, every scene is full of tension,' 'Integrating a fascinating case into the tide of the era, depicting a splendid portrait of the changing times,' 'The delicate design of relationships between characters in a grand era leaves a long-lasting impression.'

The star-studded cast prior to the premiere has attracted high attention from both domestic and foreign media, and the film's excellent quality and fresh appeal after the screening have further increased its visibility. The film 'Jiang Yuan Nong' made a stunning debut in Cannes with impressive word-of-mouth, and there are high hopes to soon witness its true brilliance on the big screens in China.

The film is produced byHuanxi Media Group LimitedTianjin Maoyan Microfilm Culture Media Co., Ltd., Weme Production Co., Ltd., China Film Co., Ltd., Beijing Jiaying Spring Film Industry Co., Ltd., Weme Yijia Film and Television Production (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Yigaiyi (Shanghai) Culture Media Co., Ltd., Hongdao Film Co., Ltd. jointly produced.