The Shadowless Tower

The Shadowless Tower (Chinese: 白塔之光) is an upcoming Chinese drama film written and directed by Korean-Chinese filmmaker Zhang Lü and stars Xin Baiqing, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Huang Yao. The film depicts the warm story of people healing and accompanying each other exhibiting family bond and love.[1]

The Shadowless Tower
Promotional poster
Traditional Chinese白塔之光
Literal meaningLight of the White Tower
Directed byZhang Lü
Screenplay byZhang Lü
Produced by
  • Xu Jiahan
  • Peng Jin
  • Zhang Jian
  • Huang Yue
  • Lu Sheng
Starring
CinematographyPiao Songri
Edited byLiu Xinzhu
Music byXiao He
Production
companies
  • Lu Films
  • Emei Film Investment
  • Great Luck Films
  • La Fonte
  • KO Media
Distributed byFilms Boutique
Release date
Running time
144 minutes
CountryChina
LanguageMandarin

It is selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere on 18 February 2023.[2]

Synopsis

A middle-aged man living alone, met young photographer at work. He learned the whereabouts of his father who had lost contact with him for more than forty years. Encouraged by the photographer he faces his father and regained the long-lost father-son relationship.

Cast

Release

The Berlin- and Lyon-based international sales agent Film Boutique has sales right for the film.[3]

Accolades
Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 16–26 February 2023 Golden Bear The Shadowless Tower Nominated [4]

References
  1. Zhang Mixi (24 January 2023). "《白塔之光》入围第73届柏林电影节主竞赛单元" ["The Light of the White Tower" was shortlisted for the main competition unit of the 73rd Berlin Film Festival]. The China Press (in Chinese). Qiaobao. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  2. Rosser, Michael (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival reveals 2023 competition line-up". Screen Daily. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  3. Katz, David (9 February 2023). "Films Boutique pins its hopes on The Shadowless Tower for the Berlinale". Cineuropa. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  4. Ramachandran, Naman; Vivarelli, Nick (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival Reveals Competition Lineup (Updating Live)". Variety. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
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