Gou zhen

Director: Guan Hu

Cast: Chu Bu Hua Jie, Eddie Peng, Youwei Da

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls now embark on a new journey together.

Awards: Cannes Film Festival (2024) - Un Certain Regard Award
Film Independent Spirit Award (2024) - Best International Film
Warsaw International Film Festival (2024) - Crème de la Crème Award
Macau International Film Festival (2024) - Best Director
Macau International Film Festival (2024) - Best Cinematography
Macau International Film Festival (2024) - Best Actor
Lisbon Film Festival (2024) - Best Film
Lisbon Film Festival (2024) - Best Director