Bound in Heaven
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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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Running time | 105 minutes[1] | ||||||
| Country | China | ||||||
| Language | Mandarin | ||||||
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 2024 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 in September 2024.[5][6]
Plot
[edit]The 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
[edit]Release
[edit]On September 6, 2024, Bound in Heaven had its world premiere in the "Centrepiece" section of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.[7][4]
Bound in Heaven will also screen in the Main Competition section of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2024.[5]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| San Sebastián International Film Festival | September 2024 | Golden Shell | Huo Xin | Pending | [5][2] |
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.
- ^ Pond, Steve (6 August 2024). "Toronto Film Festival Adds 43 International Movies From 41 Countries". The Wrap. Retrieved 7 August 2024.