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"The Movie Emperor"
A film poster for "The Movie Emperor." [Image courtesy of Super Lion]
After the success of his previous Spring Festival sci-fi comedy "Crazy Alien," which earned 2.21 billion yuan, director Ning Hao returns to the film season with an unexpected self-effacing comedy titled "The Movie Emperor." This film playfully satirizes China's film industry, presenting a meticulously crafted, light-hearted parody of the glamorous vanity so often seen in such circles. The story revolves around a Hong Kong movie megastar, portrayed by Andy Lau. The star is desperate to win the best actor award and teams up with a director, played by Ning himself, to create an arthouse film in the Chinese countryside, immersing himself in rural life. Unlike Ning's previous wild and raucous comedy style, this film adopts a more sophisticated comedic approach reminiscent of high-end arthouse films. The director shared with China.org.cn that the film's purpose goes beyond mere jokes, exploring the theme and importance of cultural and human exchange.
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