BEIJING, March 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March
12, the iQIYI original Chinese series To the Wonder
was announced by the CANNESERIES (The Cannes International Series
Festival), as part of this year's Official Selection for Long Form
Competition. This marks the first Chinese language long-form
drama series to be selected in this competition since its launch in
2018. To the Wonder is set for its world premiere
in Cannes on April 7, where it will vie for five major awards
against seven other international series.
The nominated mini-series is an adaptation of the award-winning
essay collection My
Altay by Juan LI, a renowned Chinese essayist. Set in
Xinjiang's pristine Altay region, the 8-episode series offers a
fresh narrative and sensory experience, blending light comedy with
Li's literary aesthetics to explore themes of nature reverence,
self-discovery, and the simple yet resilient spirit of the northern
Xinjiang herders.
Produced by iQIYI, co-produced by RUYI FILM and THE CITY FILM,
the series boasts a top-notch cast and production team, which
includes some of the acclaimed actors such as Yili MA, winner of
the Best Actress award at the 2018 Shanghai Magnolia Awards, one of
the most prestigious television awards in China, Yiran ZHOU and Shi YU in the lead
roles, with special appearances by Qiming JIANG and Peilun YAN.
Other main cast members include Xiaojuan HUANG, Alimujiang
TULUXUNBAIKE, Alima, and Hailati HAMU.
The production team includes executive producer Dapeng, director
Congcong TENG, scriptwriter Yining PENG, chief producer Kang QI and
Yueting CAI, producer Shuo ZHANG, cinematography director Yizeng
LIU, art director Jianing LI, styling director Yige ZHAO, sound
recording director Nan ZHANG, editing director Xinxia ZHOU, and
composer Xiaoyang GAO, among others.
Reflecting on the universal themes of the series, director Teng
remarked, "Art and love enable humanity to transcend language and
national boundaries. "
Kang QI, one of the chief producers of the series and head of
iQIYI's Canran Studio further emphasized the collaborative nature
of the project, stating, "We are very fortunate to explore
uncharted territories with our outstanding collaborators."
CANNESERIES, now in its 7th year and scheduled to take place
from April 5 to 10, continues its
commitment to showcasing international talents, celebrated
screenwriters, and contributors from the multifaceted world of
television series production. The selection of To the
Wonder for the festival places it alongside notable past
selections such as BBC America's Killing Eve, the
German period drama series Bauhaus: A New Era, the
French biographical mini-series Tapie, and the gripping
South Korean thriller, Bargain.
The selection of To the Wonder for CANNESERIES
marks another milestone in the global recognition of Chinese
language dramas, following the earlier selection of another iQIYI
original Chinese series, Why Try to Change Me Now, which was
selected for the Berlinale Series selection of the 73rd
Berlin International Film
Festival. These achievements highlight iQIYI's dedication to
creating high-quality content that resonates with global audiences
and underscore its growing influence in the international
entertainment industry.
Show Information:
To the Wonder
Genre: Drama
Format: 45 minutes x 8 episodes
Creators: Yu GONG, Xiaohui WANG
Executive Producer: Dapeng (One and Only, The Reunions)
Director and Screenwriter: Congcong TENG (Send Me to the
Clouds)
Original Author: Juan LI
Screenwriters: Congcong TENG, Yining PENG
Chief Producer: Kang QI, Yueting CAI
Producer: Shuo ZHANG, Man WANG
Presented and Produced by:
BEIJING IQIYI SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Co-produced by:
SHANGHAI RUYI FILM&TV
PRODUCTION CO., LTD.
THE CITY FILM CO., LTD.
CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com
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