China’s Pingyao International Film Festival will play “Old Neighborhood” as its opening night movie, in place of the previously announced “Liberation.” The announcement was made on Monday eve…
” as its opening night movie, in place of the previously announced “Liberation.” The announcement was made on Monday evening, just three days before the third edition of the Jia Zhangke-led festival is due to get under way on Thursday.
While the festival did not overtly hint at any political or regulatory difficulties, Chinese films and film festivals this year have been dogged with censorship and other permitting problems since the beginning of the year. In many cases the problems have been blamed on “technical problems.” “Liberation,” was the only one of the many patriotic movies releasing this month to be directed by a woman. Backed by Wanda Pictures, it is scheduled for commercial release on Oct. 25.
Having a good track record has not necessarily been much defense against extreme political sensitivity this year.
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