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The Nightingale – Philippe Muyl

 

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In order to keep the promise he made to his late wife, ZHIGEN decides to go back to his home town to free his bird, his sole companion in his senior years. He expected to go on this journey alone but he has been entrusted with RENXING, his granddaughter, a young spoiled city girl from Beijing, while her parents are out of town. This constraint becomes a welcome diversion on his mission. During this journey at the edge of traditional China, in all its magnificent natural landscapes, these two individuals will discover one another and share experiences and adventures. The little girl will discover new values, particularly the ones of the heart, and the importance of family and tradition.

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(Available to purchase April 5th)

Starring: Baotian Li, Xiaoran Li, Hao Qin, Xin Yi Yang

Directed By: Philippe Muyl

Written By: Philippe Muyl

Genre: Drama

Run Time: 100 minutes

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The Nightingale coming to iTunes February 26th

 

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In addition to partnering with Swank for ancillary sales, World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation has come to an agreement with Kino Lorber for ancillary distribution of the film The Nightingale. The distribution agreement includes the release of the film on iTunes, Netflix, VOD/DVD, pay TV and more. Ancillary sales will officially start on February 26th with the iTunes release. For iTunes pre-orders, please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-nightingale/id1074507177?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

For more information and interest about The Nightingale, visit the official page and the official US Facebook page.

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Chinese New Year

 

This Chinese New Year’s on February 8 marks the start of the year of the “fire monkey.” In China, each month follow the lunar calendar; therefore, each month begins on the darkest day.

According to the Chinese zodiac, the year of the monkey lies within being rebellious and creative. It is also the year where the influence of the monkey will put things into perspective through individual and personal efforts.

However, the important aspect of this holiday is to celebrate the individuality and characteristics each zodiac sign holds. To the Chinese, this is a time to honor whatever it is they worship, as well as ancestors, whilst bringing together families with great festivities and meals.

So what better way to celebrate this Chinese New Year other than eating some good food and bringing your family together to watch the touching Chinese film, The Nightingale.

This film, directed by Phillipe Muyl, takes you on a journey with a grandfather and his young granddaughter travelling through China to discover their origins and fulfill a loving promise. As you watch, you’ll feel the heartwarming relationship created between the different generations despite the many differences they have.

The year of the Monkey analyzes situations from different angles, and just like the characters in this film, it allows even people from completely different backgrounds and generations to build a connection. With the younger generation so consumed and distracted by technology and media, it’s important to remember the sense of cultural heritage and family history older generations can provide.

The Nightingale is sure to be a kind reminder of the bond that can be set within families, turned into a bonding experience amongst your very own family during the Chinese New Year festivities.

The Nightingale will be available on iTunes February 26.

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Now Playing on Cruiselines & Airlines Throughout the World: THE NIGHTINGALE

 

The Nightingale, China’s selection for 2014 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. Inspired by The Butterfly, Philippe Muyl creates another heartwarming story about the connection between a spoiled granddaughter and her traditional grandfather as they travel through China to fulfil a promise.

As you embark on your journey, accompany Zhu Zhi Gen (played by Li Baotian) on his trek to Yangshuo from Beijing. After living in Beijing for twenty lonesome years, Zhu Zhi Gen has decided to fulfill his late wife’s promise, to let their beloved nightingale take flight one last time. Dragged onto this adventure along with him is his granddaughter, Ren Xing (played by Xin Yi Yang), who’d rather be spending time with her iPad than enjoying the world around her. Her parents, Ren Quan Ying (played by Li Xiaoran) and Zhu Chong Yi (played by Qin Hao) are off on their business trips, Ren Xing has no other choice but to go with her grandfather. Watch as generations grow closer together as the duo travel back in time to rediscover their roots and unplug themselves to enjoy the simple things in life.

Just in time for your holiday cruises with your family, The Nightingale will be playing on these cruise lines for the holidays:

  • Crystal Cruises
  • Norwegian
  • Oceania
  • Princess
  • Regent Sever Seas
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Star Cruises

And if you're flying instead of steaming these airlines are presenting The Nightingale on their flights around the globe starting in January 2016.

  • Delta
  • Avianca
  • Aer Lingus
  • Cathay Pacific

The Nightingale features an impressive cast. It includes Li Xiaoran of Ripples of Desire (2012), An End to Killing (2012), The Chinese Botanist’s Daughter (2006); rising star Qin Hao, best known for Spring Fever (2009), as well as Red Amnesia (2014), and Shanghai Dreams (2005); Li Baotian, recipient of one Flying Apsaras Award, six China Golden Eagle Awards, and two Hundred Flowers Awards for starring in films such as Keep Cool (1997), Shanghai Triad (1995), and The Spring Festival (1991),and the young Xin Yi Yang in her debut film role.

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The Nightingale coming soon to iTunes, DVDs, and more!

 

China’s selection for last year’s Academy Awards for best foreign language film, The Nightingale, is a heartwarming story set in China that follows a semi-estranged grandfather and spoiled granddaughter on a rough journey to the grandfather’s native village. Captivating cinematography by Sun Ming, showcases the beautiful landscapes within hidden villages in the unfamiliar rural parts of China. The Nightingale will soon be available on various platforms including DVD, VOD, Netflix, cruise lines, airlines, CD soundtrack, and more.

Directed by Philippe Muyl, and starring A-list actors Xiaoran Li and Han Qin, The Nightingale was inspired by Muyl’s highly successful French feature, The Butterfly, a visually translucent award-winning film about the heartwarming friendship between a wizened old man and an eight-year-old girl. In The Nightingale , protagonist Zhu Zhi Gen has made a promise to his late wife. To fulfill that promise, he’s preparing to return with her pet caged bird (the companion of her final years) to her native village and set it free. He’d planned to make the trip alone, but his granddaughter, Ren Xing, a little girl from Beijing, is forced to go with him when her parents’ marriage is in turmoil. During this journey to the outer reaches of traditional China and through magnificent Guang Xi landscapes, the duo that seemingly has nothing in common opens up to each other, sharing memories and adventures.

The New York Times stated that the film, “reminds us of what we are missing,” and the San Francisco Chronicle said, “Everything is top notch…[Baotian] Li’s quiet strength as the grandfather grounds the film in a gentle, simple and appealing way.”

Showcased at more than 30 film festivals around the world, The Nightingale has garnered awards from the River Run International Film Festival (USA) – Winner: Best French Film; the Zlin Film Festival (Czech Republic) – Winner: Best Film for Children; the Buster Film Festival (Denmark) – Winner: Best Feature; the Wine Country Film Festival (USA) – Winner: Best International Film; and the Minsk International Film Festival (Belarus) – Winner: Best Adult Performance in a Children’s Movie for [Lead Actor] Li Bao Tan.

The film will be available for purchase on iTunes starting February 26 and available for streaming on Netflix and presale will be on February 2nd. DVD purchase will start on April 6. Several of these platforms will include special features such as behind-the-scenes and making-of clips.

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Dia de Los Muertos

 

Halloween is over, but don’t put those candles out just quite yet, because November 1st is the beginning of the two-day Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. A ritual that dates back 3000 years.

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a day to remember, honor, and celebrate the lives of lost loved ones.

Day one is dedicated to, and honors the lives of children who have died. It is known as, Dia de los Inocentes. Friends and family members decorate the graves of children who they have lost with white orchids.

Day two is Dia de los Muertos, and it honors adults by decorating their graves with bright orange marigolds.

Along with decorating graves, friends and families put out ofrendas, which are personal altars that honor a person. People put out flowers, candles, food, drinks, photos, and personal mementos of the person  being remembered.

It is a celebration of life festival that pays respect to the deceased. Much like the Chinese film, “The Nightingale.”

In China’s 2015 submission to the Academy awards, “The Nightingale” tells the story of a grandfather and granddaughter on a journey through China with a bird that they want to set free at the grandmother's grave to honor a promise that the grandfather made to the grandmother before she passed away.

“The Nightingale” is set to release in select US theaters on Friday, November 6th.