CHILL RAVINE

CHILL RAVINE

Ran AO • 2024

상영 시간: 00:26:06
언어: Northeast Mandarin, Daur
자막: Chinese, English
국가/지역: Mainland China

During the Qing Dynasty, Northeast China was a wild frontier. A wanted fugitive escapes into the wilderness, with posters at the forest entrance. In a valley, three suspicious strangers meet by a campfire, each suspecting the others while coveting their belongings, as the true danger waits nearby.

수상 및 영화제

Best Narrative Short Film

Kolkata International Micro Film Festival

India

2026

FIRST International Film Festival

China

2025

Moscow Asian Film Festival

Russia

2025

San Antonio Film Festival

United States

2025

Best Narrative Short Film

Nature Without Borders International Film Festival

United States

2025

Stockholm City Film Festival

Sweden

2025

Luleå International Film Festival

Sweden

2025

Kerala Short Film Festival

India

2025

Dam Short Film Festival

United States

2025

Off Film Festival

Tokyo Lift

Japan

2025

Best Sound Design

Plain Youth Film Festival

China

2024

Hokkaido International Film Festival

Japan

2024

Off Film Festival

Paris Lift

France

2024

Wales International Film Festival

United Kingdom

2024

출연진 및 제작진

감독의 말

Ran AO

Ran AO

감독

This film tells the story of three individuals driven to destruction by greed and suspicion. Lured by profit, a middleman intentionally creates linguistic misunderstandings; fueled by racial discrimination, their conflicts escalate; and blinded by selfishness, they choose to fend only for themselves, ultimately marching toward their doom. Meanwhile, the protagonist, a hunter, also meets his demise due to his unyielding obsession with vengeance. This is not merely a suspense story, but also a reflection of the various turmoils within human society. Through diverse plotlines and conflicts, I aim to showcase the complexity and multifaceted nature of humanity, allowing the audience to gain a deeper understanding of the characters’ actions and the consequences of their choices. I strive to craft a distinctive ethnic film that immerses the audience and evokes strong resonance. Simultaneously, I hope viewers can experience the culture and language of the endangered ethnic minorities in northern China, thereby inspiring further exploration into the future of ethnic cinema. In terms of artistic style, I pursue an approach that blends magical realism with expressionism. I use the sounds of the wind, crackling fire, and animals to build the atmosphere, alongside traditional instruments like shamanic drums and the jaw harp to highlight ethnic characteristics. Through the imagery of ice and snow, dense forests, fire, and the interplay of light and shadow, I sculpt the characters’ internal states, conveying an underlying subtext of animism as the narrative unfolds. I hope everyone enjoys my film.

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