2024年4月14日，挪威中国电影节在奥斯陆开幕，中国驻挪威大使侯悦、中国国家电影局副局长罗杨等出席活动并致辞，来自挪各界百余名嘉宾参加开幕式并观看展映影片《热烈》。
侯大使预祝电影节成功举办，表示中挪两国在电影领域的交往由来已久，作为庆祝中挪建交70周年的又一场文化盛宴，电影节选映了不同类型的当代中国电影作品，以广阔视角展现中国文化、描绘中国社会，为挪威观众了解中国和中国人民提供了一个新的窗口。期待通过举办电影节，进一步深化两国文化交流合作，拉近中挪人民心与心的距离。
罗杨表示，电影作为一种特殊的艺术形式，具有跨越国界、传递情感、沟通心灵的独特魅力，电影节有助于架起中挪文化交流的桥梁。近年来，中国电影产业蓬勃发展，电影市场充满活力，希望挪威观众可以欣赏到更多中国影片，也欢迎优秀挪威电影走上中国荧幕。
开幕式上，舞蹈演员们以影片《热烈》为主题带来充满活力的街舞演出，奥斯陆武术俱乐部现场展示了中国功夫，将观影气氛推向高潮。展映结束后，来宾们边品尝主办方准备的中国美食，边进行观影交流，纷纷表示中国电影制作精良，通过电影了解当代中国更加直观、真实，期待有机会在挪威看到更多优秀中国影片。
本次电影节由中国驻挪威大使馆、中国国家电影局共同主办，活动将持续至4月19日，除《热烈》外，还将展映《流浪地球2》《学爸》《封神1》《人生大事》和《我爱你！》等热门中国影片。
China Film Festival Opens in Oslo
On April14,2024,the China Film Festival(Norway) opened in Oslo.Chinese Ambassador to Norway Ms.Hou Yue,and Deputy Director General of the China Film Administration Ms.Luo Yang attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.More than 100 guests from all walks of life in Norway attended the event and watched the film"One and Only".
Ambassador Hou wished the film festival a great success and said that China and Norway have a long history of exchanges in the field of film.As yet another cultural feast to celebrate the70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Norway,the films selected for this festival cover diverse genres of contemporary Chinese films,depicting Chinese culture and society from a broad perspective.They will open a new window for Norwegian audiences to catch a glimpse of what China and Chinese people are like.It is hoped that through this film festival,China-Norway cultural exchanges and cooperation could be further deepened and people from both sides could be brought closer.
Ms.Luo said that as a unique art form,film has the special ability to transcend borders,convey emotions and connect hearts.Film festivals can help to build a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and Norway.In recent years,the Chinese film industry has experienced significant growth and the film market is full of vitality.It is hoped that Norwegian audiences can enjoy more Chinese films and excellent Norwegian films are always welcome on Chinese screens.
The opening ceremony featured a dynamic street dance performance inspired by the theme of the film"One and Only",followed by a Chinese Kung Fu demonstration by the Oslo Wushu Team,whichpushedthe event to its climax.After the screening,theaudiencesenjoyed Chinese cuisine while engaging in discussions about the film.They said that this Chinese film is well-made and they could understand China more intuitively through watchingfilms.They look forward to seeing more Chinese films in Norway.
The China Film Festival is co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Oslo and the China Film Administration.The event will last until April19.In addition to"One and Only",other Chinese films including"The Wandering Earth2","Papa",“Creation of the Gods1”,“Lighting up the Stars”,and"Love Never Ends"will also be screened.
