Bi Gan's Resurrection Shocks China Box Office: $16.5 Million Arthouse Win!

Описание: China box office
Resurrection movie
Bi Gan director
Arthouse cinema success
Cannes Film Festival
Jackson Yee
Shu Qi
Dive into the unexpected triumph of Bi Gan's mesmerizing arthouse drama Resurrection, which topped China's box office with an impressive $16.5 million opening weekend. As one of the few non-commercial films to achieve such success in China's market, this third feature by the acclaimed director explores themes of senses, memory, and cinema's evolution.
From its Cannes premiere where it won a special prize, to its North American release plans by Janus Films, learn why Resurrection is hailed as Bi Gan's most ambitious work yet. Structured in six chapters dedicated to the senses, the film features a spectral entity journeying through cinematic styles, starring Jackson Yee and Shu Qi.
Compared to holdovers like Demon Slayer and Now You See Me 3, Resurrection's debut proves there's room for artistic cinema in a commercial landscape. Discover Bi Gan's influences from Andrei Tarkovsky and how his previous hit, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, set the stage for this breakthrough. Projections show potential for over $30 million at home.
Explore the film's sensory odyssey, poignant metaphors on mortality, and its role in resurrecting cinema at a time of uncertainty. Perfect for film enthusiasts and those interested in international box office trends.