Photo taken on Aug 12, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
BEIJING, Aug 13 (Xinhua) -- The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award.
The 16 candidates include Chinese film In Search of Lost Time and works from other countries such as Anatolian Leopard, Call Jane and Fast & Feel Love. A total of 10 winners in different categories will be announced at the closing and awards ceremony of the film festival on Aug 20.
Besides the competition section for the awards, a film panorama, a college student film festival and several themed forums will also be held during the film festival, according to organizers.
Photo taken on Aug 12, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
Li Yuchun sings during the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 12, 2022. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
Jury President of Tiantan Awards Li Xuejian attends the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 12, 2022. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
Jury President of Tiantan Awards Li Xuejian attends the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 12, 2022. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 12, 2022. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
Photo taken on Aug 12, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
Jury members of Tiantan Awards attend the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 12, 2022. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
Jury members of Tiantan Awards attend the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 12, 2022. The week-long 12th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off on Aug 13 in the Chinese capital, with 16 nominated films competing for this year's Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)
