The Film “The Wings Of Songs” by Directors Kelimu Abulizi and Gao Huanggang from China, will have its New York Premiere at the JOCUNDA MUSIC, FILM & THEATRE FESTIVAL at ARTEL in Bushwick

The Wings of Songs

After their performance in the music competition is rated as "not practical enough", three young people reexamined their understanding of music. How will they discover their musical direction at the foot of Tianshan Mountain?

Running Time: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Musical.
Country of Origin: China.
Language: Chinese.

Writers: Li Mushi and Gao Qi

Director Biography - Kelimu Abulizi, Gao Huanggang

Kelimu Abulizi, Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Film Association, is a famous Xinjiang actor and director. His representative works include movies such as "Pul Dëgen Shundaq Nerse", and "The Drums of Taklimakan" in addition to many others.

Huanggang Gao, graduated from Beijing Film Academy in 1985 with a double bachelor's degree. As a senior professional in the industry, he has worked as a photographer, screenwriter, planner, producer, art advisor and art director in more than 50 films and TV shows. Dozens of films and TV shows he has been involved in have had a significant influence on the industry, garnering national awards such as the "Huabiao Award" and "Golden Rooster Award" for Chinese films, in addition to the "Best Works Award" , for the development of spirit and civilization of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, as well as participating in several international film festivals. He has been appointed by the State Administration of radio, film and television numerous times to undertake the planning, development, production and shooting of key national film projects, among which films such as "Yang Shanzhou" and "Judge Zhan" have been highly praised by the central leadership, earning him recognition as a leading figure. At present, he is the deputy inspector of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Party Committee Publicity Department, as well as a member of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region CPPCC Standing Committee, chairman of the Xinjiang Filmmaker Association and director of Tianshan Film Studio.

The Director’s Statement:
Through the ideological presentation of the film, two conceptual levels of the "Chinese dream" and "spiritual inheritance" are closely linked together. The modern youth's pursuit of their musical dream (their Chinese dream) is closely connected with the spirit of "guarding the border, protecting the country" and "selfless dedication" of the previous generation. The journey of pursuing dreams is both safeguarded and sustained by the spirit of inheritance, and the nourishment of spiritual inheritance provides a powerful drive and sense of inner strength in the pursuit of their dreams. In essence, the Chinese dream is a continuous dream.

Throughout the process of presenting eight songs, four large song and dance groups, and two musicals, the film's production travelled to seven prefectures across Xinjiang. On our journey we travelled thousands of miles and meticulously showcased Xinjiang's culture of grasslands, plateaus, oases, lakes, deserts, highways and urban civilization through a unique lens. The film displays the folk customs, music, and songs and dances of more than eight minorities. All of these have elements created a blockbuster that incorporates the scenery of Xinjiang and customs of its ethnic groups through music, song and dance, and the highway. In order to fairly promote the positive situation of Xinjiang's social stability, the people's peaceful and contended living and working environment, to help foster the healthy development of Xinjiang's tourism economy and various other undertakings, to elevate Xinjiang's tradition of song and dance, and explore new ways of film creation featuring Chinese song and dance in the new era, we have constructed a picture of light and shadow which represents a new model for film.

Trailer-The Wings of Songs-30s from Vivian on Vimeo.

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