Bound in Heaven (Chinese: 捆绑上天堂) is a 2024 Chinese romantic crime drama film written and directed by Huo Xin in her directorial debut, starring Ni Ni, Zhou You and Liao Fan.[2] It was adapted from 2003 novel of the same name by Li Xiuwen.[3] The film had its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[4] It was also selected to compete for the Golden Shell at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 25, 2024,[5][6][7] where it won FIPRESCI Award and Jury Prize for Best Cinematography (for Piao Songri).[8]
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| Simplified Chinese | 捆绑上天堂 | ||||||
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| Directed by | Huo Xin | ||||||
| Written by | Huo Xin | ||||||
| Based on | Bound in Heaven (捆绑上天堂) by Li Xiuwen | ||||||
| Produced by | An Hanjin | ||||||
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| Cinematography | Piao Songri | ||||||
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| Distributed by | Rediance Films | ||||||
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] | ||||||
| Country | China | ||||||
| Language | Mandarin | ||||||
Plot
editThe film portrays a story where an exhausted woman (played by Ni Ni) rekindles the spirit of a man (played by Zhou You), whose heart has grown cold and desolate. Together, they embark on a journey of both physical and emotional liberation, bound tightly by desire and passion, navigating through an intense exploration of life and death.
Cast
editRelease
editOn September 6, 2024, Bound in Heaven had its world premiere in the "Centrepiece" section of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.[9][4]
Bound in Heaven also screened in the Main Competition section of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 25, 2024,[5] and at the 19th Rome Film Festival in the 'Progressive Cinema Competition - Visions for the World of Tomorrow' section in October 2024.[10]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| San Sebastián International Film Festival | September 28, 2024 | Golden Shell | Bound in Heaven | Nominated | [5][2] |
| FIPRESCI Award | Won | [8] | |||
| Jury Prize for Best Cinematography | Piao Songri | Won | |||
| Philadelphia Film Festival | October 27, 2024 | Best Feature | Bound in Heaven | Won | [11] |
| Rome Film Festival | October 27, 2024 | Best Film in Progressive Cinema Competition - Visions for the World of Tomorrow | Won | [12][13] | |
| Best First Film Award | Won |
References
edit- ^ "San Sebastian Film Festival :: Bound in Heaven". Festival de San Sebastián. July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Maite Alberdi, Edward Berger, Gia Coppola, Costa-Gavras, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Mike Leigh, Diego Lerman, Joshua Oppenheimer and François Ozon to compete in the Official Selection alongside first-timers Laura Carreira and Xin Huo". Festival de San Sebastián. July 30, 2024. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "电影《捆绑上天堂》入围圣塞巴斯蒂安国际电影节主竞赛单元" [The film "Bound to Heaven" was shortlisted for the main competition unit of the San Sebastian International Film Festival]. Mopyule (in Chinese). July 30, 2024. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Bound in Heaven - 2024 TIFF". TIFF. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Zac Ntim (July 30, 2024). "San Sebastián: Edward Berger, Gia Coppola, Mike Leigh, Joshua Oppenheimer & François Ozon Among Names Set For Competition". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ John Hopewell, Jamie Lang (July 30, 2024). "San Sebastian Festival Competition: New Mike Leigh, Edward Berger and Gia Coppola Films and Joshua Oppenheimer's 'The End' With Tilda Swinton". Variety. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "San Sebastian Film Festival :: Bound in Heaven". San Sebastián International Film Festival. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "'Tardes de soledad' carries off the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Festival's 72nd edition". San Sebastián International Film Festival. September 28, 2024. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024.
- ^ Pond, Steve (6 August 2024). "Toronto Film Festival Adds 43 International Movies From 41 Countries". The Wrap. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Films of the 2024 Film Fest". Cinema Foundation for Rome. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "电影《捆绑上天堂》荣获第33届费城国际电影节最高奖项——最佳剧情片奖". Sina. 2024-10-26. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (20 September 2024). "Johnny Depp to Receive Career Honor at Rome Film Festival, Where 'Modi' Will Launch in Italy". Variety. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "The winners of the Rome Film Fest 2024". Cinema Foundation for Rome. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.