Qiu Jiongjiong’s Pandemic‑Inspired Film Competes in Tokyo
TL;DR
- Chinese filmmaker Qiu Jiongjiong began work on a new film during COVID‑19.
- The film, “Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting,” reflects a longing to gather around a table.
- It is now competing in a Tokyo film competition.
Chinese painter and filmmaker Qiu Jiongjiong started developing his latest feature during the pandemic, when people were forced to pause their lives. According to reports, the artist said that the sudden halt made people yearn to return to everyday routines and to sit together at a table. That yearning became the core idea behind the film. The movie, titled “Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting,” is now competing in a Tokyo film competition.
Why It Matters
The story highlights how the pandemic reshaped artistic expression, showing that creators worldwide are drawing on shared experiences of isolation and the desire for communal meals. This trend underscores the global cultural dialogue that continues to bridge audiences in the United States, Canada, and India with international cinema.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 11/1/2026, 12:52:52 AM · Reported with: Variety
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Variety — Pandemic-Era Longing to Gather Fed Qiu Jiongjiong’s Tokyo Competition Title ‘Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting’Up next · Entertainment
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