Guangdong's filmmaking effort lies behind award for 'The Sun Rises on Us All'

摘要：At the Awards Ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Guangdong-produced film "The Sun Rises on Us All" earne

At the Awards Ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Guangdong-produced film "The Sun Rises on Us All" earned the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. As a quintessential work of Cantonese filmmaking, the film became an international focal point. It is not merely the result of the efforts of a single production or actress, but the fruit of Guangdong's comprehensive efforts to elevate artistic creation to new heights.

"The Sun Rises on Us All" was shot across several blocks in Guangzhou's Wuyang New Town, Dongshankou, Thirteen Hongs, Taojin, and Xiaogang, with each offering distinctive urban landscapes. According to Director Cai Shangjun, Guangzhou's multi-layered and distinctive cityscape reflecting the times provided a rich tapestry of options. Additionally, iconic districts such as Fengcai Tower, the History East Street, Fengdu Road Pedestrian Street in Shaoguan, and the Shilong Bus Station in Dongguan offered authentic scenes.

With the vivid regional character and efficient supporting services, Guangdong has become a highly sought-after shooting location. The 2024 Chinese New Year box office champion "You Only Live Once" was filmed across Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan, and Qingyuan. "The Litchi Road," a summer hit thatgot both robust ticket sales and rave reviews, was also filmed across locations including Dongguan, Jiangmen, Yangchun, and Luoding.

Dominating the national box office for 23 consecutive years, Guangdong is no longer content with its title as the "No. 1 box-office stronghold." It is steadily transforming itself into a hub for film and television creation. The Guangdong 15Film & TV Policy Measures have increasinglyattracted high-quality projects, production companies, and talent to Lingnan. This summer hits like "The Litchi Road," "The Adventure,""Scholars Under Fire," and "Hey Houlai," all of which are from Guangdong.