Jiang Wen Talks New Technologies, Dumplings, and Why, as a Director, He “Showers” Actors With Praise

Chinese actor-directorJiang Wen(Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,Let the Bullets Fly) shared his take on new technologies, his approach to adapting novels, and his experience with acting, among a wide range of issues, during a jam-packed masterclass at the 15th edition of the Beijing International Film Festival on Friday.Naturally, the continued technological development and its effect came up during the conversation. “Why should we refuse the further evolution of new technologies,” especially if “good content, good stories” are still being told, which is the key, he replied. With film, “it is the story that you tell” that counts.Related StoriesMoviesSebastián Lelio, Lukas Dhont, Jasmila Žbanić to Pitch New Projects to Investors at Cannes MarketBusiness'Ne Zha,' 'Boonie Bears' Success Earns Praise, But Panel Says China Needs More Hit Film FranchisesIn a different context, though, he encouraged the audience to take a break from one form of technology, mobile phones. Jiang received a huge su...