The 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) wrapped up in Beijing on Friday night with the presentation of the festival's 10 prestigious Tiantan Awards.

This year, the Tiantan Award received 1,509 entries from 118 countries and regions, setting a record for participants. The submissions covered a wide range of genres and themes, demonstrating the global diversity of cinema.
The Chinese co-production "Gold or Shit" won the Best Feature Film award. This comedy film tells the story of a disillusioned young man in Beijing who faces setbacks in both work and relationships, which led to his return to his hometown in a state of despair. Not only does he need to re-establish intimacy with his family, but he also needs to explore more possibilities for his own future. After encountering numerous setbacks, he unexpectedly reunites with his high school classmate, which leads to unforeseen changes in his life.
Veteran actor Fan Wei won the Best Actor award for the Chinese movie "Strangers When We Meet". Mia Maelzer took the Best Actress award for the Indian film "Stolen". Indian director Karan Tejpal won the Tiantan Award for Best Director for "Stolen".
To mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France this year, a French film week was also held in Beijing from April 18 to 26. Multiple cinemas across Beijing screened 30 different French films, showcasing rich themes and diverse styles.
A variety of engaging activities were held, including discussions on topics such as the evolving role of domestic cinema productions at international festivals, and the global distribution of Chinese films. With guests from North America, Europe, South America and Japan, the event sparked insightful conversations and paved the way for Chinese cinema's global presence in today's dynamic and burgeoning industry landscape.
During this year's festival, more than 100 events were launched to attract the wide participation of the filmgoers. A film screening activity, named Beijing Film Panorama, screened over 240 domestic and foreign films and attracted about 180,000 audiences.