Recently, the Windya International Film Festival in India announced the list of nominated films for the new session. Documentaries directed by Chinese Inner Mongolian director Du An Tongke "The Call of Xibo Mountain", film directed by Chinese Hong Kong director Ding Zijun "Ritchie Sleepless Night", film directed by Chinese director Liu Fengkai "Farewell", film directed by Chinese director Zhang Xiaoke "The Ripe Season of Waxberry", and film directed by Chinese director Zhou Lingyi "Revenge" are nominated for festival awards. The film "Life Car" directed by Chinese director Pang Guolin made it to the festival. These six films are all represented by the Sfilmmaker global film festival registration and award submission platform for international film festival exhibitions and overseas distribution.

The Windya International Film Festival (VIFFMP) is a film festival in Madhya Pradesh, India, which has been held since 2019. The festival focuses on "tribal people and their lives and cultures" with the aim of promoting exchanges between different cultures through films. The Windya International Film Festival is a gathering place for filmmakers and audiences interested in world diversity and different ways of life. It provides a platform for film creators to showcase and exchange ideas, while offering audiences a rich cultural experience. The festival attracts numerous films from India and around the world, with over 350 films from domestic and international sources showcased in 2024.

Sfilmmaker, as the exclusive screening and judging platform for the Windya International Film Festival in China, has praised the remarkable performance of Chinese films recommended in the festival.

Introduction of Nominated Chinese Films at the Windya International Film Festival in India

Nominated in the narrative feature film category: "Ritchie Sleepless Night" and "The Ripe Season of Waxberry"

"Ritchie Sleepless Night" synopsis: Hu Sisi comes to work temporarily at the Ritchie Inn due to life pressures, only to be involved in a missing person case. The inn's hidden secrets are gradually revealed, with the missing former employee, greedy manager, selfish bellboy, crazy cleaning lady, and bloodthirsty red-clothed ghost all making appearances, as if hinting at fate. Amidst the chaos, Hu Sisi meets the mysterious guest Xu Fei and a mutual affection develops. But is this love redemption or destruction? The film explores love and hate in human nature through tight narrative pacing and a thrilling visual atmosphere.

"The Ripe Season of Waxberry" synopsis: Zhang Shuqing, a young official from the Cultural Tourism Bureau, is assigned by the organization to serve as the village secretary in Changle Village. He leads the villagers to develop the tourism industry of the ancient village during the ripe season of waxberry. After many trials, the village finally achieves shared prosperity.

Nominated in the documentary feature film category: "The Call of Xibo Mountain"

"The Call of Xibo Mountain" synopsis: This documentary focuses on the nomadic life of the Buryat people in Inner Mongolia, set against the backdrop of the Hulunbuir grassland, presenting a panoramic view of the daily lives of herders and their harmonious coexistence with nature. The film, centered around Du An Tongke's friend Hada, reveals his deep connection to the grassland upon returning to his hometown. From belief to life, the film delicately portrays a vanishing nomadic cultural world, prompting deep reflections on the relationship between humans and nature.

Nominated in the short film category: "Farewell" and "Revenge"

"Farewell" synopsis: As the New Year approaches and her grandfather falls seriously ill, Ping Ping brings her son Bao Lai back from Hainan to a small village in Heilongjiang in an attempt to take the old man back to Hainan. The two, conflicted by differing ideas, fail to reach an agreement. In the process of preparing to sell the father's only house, Ping Ping quietly abandons the idea, while the grandfather gradually comes to understand the child.

"Revenge" synopsis: This is a revenge story. Many years ago, the protagonist's sister was brutally murdered by three young men. Because they were minors, they could not be sentenced to death for the crime and were released after serving their term. According to the law, the police must protect their privacy, so the public cannot know their names. The protagonist is filled with anger and embarks on her path of revenge. She kills them one by one. After satisfying her desire for revenge, she also ruins her own life. Will she surrender to the police or become a fugitive killer?

Festival selected film:

"Life Car" synopsis: Through the form of a car journey, this film vividly depicts the growth journey of the protagonist. Each opening and closing of the car door in the film symbolizes significant moments in the protagonist's life, with the appearance and departure of new characters representing different stages and turning points in her life. During the journey, the protagonist experiences a series of emotional fluctuations and character changes, intertwining to form a colorful journey of her life.

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