A Danish film festival dedicated to legendary director Carl Th. Dreyer was held in Guangzhou earlier this month, marking both a cultural milestone and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China.
The Carl Dreyer Film Festival was organised by the Royal Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou in collaboration with the Danish Cultural Centre and took place at the Pearl River International Cinema in early December.
The programme featured three of Dreyer’s most influential works: The Passion of Joan of Arc, The Master of the Houseand Vampyr, offering Chinese audiences a rare opportunity to experience classic Danish cinema on the big screen.
At the opening ceremony, Danish Consul General Søren Bindesbøll highlighted the role of film in strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
“Film is a universal language and an important bridge between cultures,” says Bindesbøll. “Through Carl Dreyer’s films, we hope to give Chinese audiences a deeper understanding of Danish culture and history.”
The festival also coincided with the 135th anniversary of Carl Th. Dreyer’s birth and formed part of a broader programme of events celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China.
According to the organisers, the screenings aimed to showcase the artistic legacy of one of Denmark’s most internationally recognised filmmakers while strengthening cultural exchange between Denmark and South China.
Source: South
