‘Resurrection’ Director Bi Gan Reveals His Fourth Feature Film Will ‘Focus on Human Existence’ From a ‘More Minor Perspective’ in Response to AI
Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan has announced his fourth feature film, which will explore human existence from a 'more minor perspective' as a response to the growing anxieties surrounding AI. The director, known for 'Resurrection' and 'Long Day’s Journey Into Night,' made the comments while receiving an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival. He described contemporary society’s relationship with AI as creating a global 'neurosis' that has influenced the thematic direction of his upcoming work.
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Home Film Global Apr 30, 2026 4:33am PT ‘Resurrection’ Director Bi Gan Reveals His Fourth Feature Film Will ‘Focus on Human Existence’ From a ‘More Minor Perspective’ in Response to AI Bi Gan was presented Wednesday with an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada at Spain’s Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival By Rino Lu Plus Icon Rino Lu Latest China’s Bi Gan to Be Honored at Spain’s Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Festival With Retrospective and Carte Blanche Program 7 days ago See All (L-R) Bi Gan accepts his Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada from Las Palmas director Luis Miranda Credit-Tony Hernández Chinese auteur Bi Gan has completed the story of his fourth feature film, which will “focus on human existence itself,” following “Resurrection,” the Cannes prize winner that drew…
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