The Piano in a Factory
The Piano in a Factory (Chinese: 钢的琴：一个时代的挽歌) is 2010 Chinese drama film.[1] The film is directed by Zhang Meng, and stars Qin Hailu and Wang Qianyuan. It tells the story of a father, Chen Guilin, who works very hard to realize his daughter's dream of owning a piano.
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| Directed by | Zhang Meng |
| Produced by | Kwak Jae-Young Choi Gwang-suk Jessica Kam |
| Starring | Qin Hailu, Wang Qianyuan |
| Cinematography | Shu Chou |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Plot edit
Set in the 1990s, laid-off worker Chen Guilin was betrayed by his wife, who remarried a rich business man who has much more money than him. The condition for the custody of their daughter is to give their daughter a piano. Chen tries all means to borrow money from his friends, even attempting to steal a piano, but all his attempts fail. Despite these challenges, Chen always maintains an optimistic outlook. Finally, he decides to build a piano with his friends.
The group eventually build a piano which is made of steel. He also organizes a band to make a living and uses his wisdom to create a life which is full of sound and color.
Cast edit
- Wang Qianyuan as Chen Guilin
- Qin Hailu as Chen's wife
Reception edit
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival | Award for Best Actor | Won | Wang Qianyuan |
| 7th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival | Best director award | Nominated | Zhang Meng | |
| 2011 | 3rd Sydney Chinese Film Festival | Special Recommendation of Jury | Won | The Piano in a Factory |
| 28th Miami International Film Festival | Best International Movie | Nominated | The Piano in a Factory | |
| 18th Beijing College Student Film Festival | Artistic Exploration Award | Won | The Piano in a Factory | |
| Best Actress | Nominated | Qin Hailu | ||
| Best Actor | Nominated | Wang Qianyuan | ||
| 14th Shanghai International Film Festival | Best Director | Nominated | Zhang Meng | |
| Best Actor | Nominated | Wang Qianyuan | ||
| Best Actress | Nominated | Qin Hailu | ||
| 14th Huabiao Film Award | Best Actress | Nominated | Qin Hailu | |
| Outstanding Writer | Nominated | Zhang Meng | ||
| 28th Golden Rooster Award | Best Feature Film | Nominated | The Piano in a Factory | |
| Best Director | Nominated | Zhang Meng | ||
| Best Play-writer | Nominated | Zhang Meng | ||
| Best Actor | Nominated | Wang Qianyuan | ||
| Best Actress | Nominated | Qin Hailu | ||
| 28th Golden Horse Award | Best Dramatic Series Movie | Nominated | The Piano in a Factory | |
| Best Director | Nominated | Zhang Meng | ||
| Best Original Script | Nominated | Zhang Meng | ||
| Best Actor | Nominated | Wang Qianyuan | ||
| Best Actress | Nominated | Qin Hailu | ||
| Best Photography | Nominated | Zhou Shu-Hao | ||
| Best Original Film Music | Nominated | Wu Yong-Mo | ||
| 28th Golden Flower Movie Festival | Special Award of Jury | Won | The Piano in a Factory |
References edit
- Notes
- ^ Smith, Ian Hayden (2012). International Film Guide 2012. p. 90. ISBN 978-1908215017.
External links edit
- Gang de qin at IMDb
- The Piano in a Factory on Douban Movie (in Chinese)