Bi Gan

In the 1990s, a group of students on the campus of the Chinese Southern Academy of Arts are pursuing their studies and preparing to face the world. China is opening up to the West and the students’ lives are a tangle of love stories and friendships, artistic research, ideals and ambitions brought about by new influences. Caught between tradition and modernity, they have to decide who they want to become.

In a world where humanity has lost the ability to dream, one creature remains entranced by the fading illusions of the dreamworld. This monster, adrift in reverie, clings to visions no one else can see—until a woman appears. Gifted with the rare power to perceive these illusions for what they truly are, she chooses to enter the monster's dreams, determined to uncover the truth that lies hidden within.

In a world where humanity has lost the ability to dream, one creature remains entranced by the fading illusions of the dreamworld. This monster, adrift in reverie, clings to visions no one else can see—until a woman appears. Gifted with the rare power to perceive these illusions for what they truly are, she chooses to enter the monster's dreams, determined to uncover the truth that lies hidden within.

Luo Hongwu returns to Kaili, the hometown from which he fled many years ago. He begins the search for the woman he loved and whom he has never been able to forget.

Luo Hongwu returns to Kaili, the hometown from which he fled many years ago. He begins the search for the woman he loved and whom he has never been able to forget.

A visually splendid poem that provocatively but elegantly juxtaposes a poet, a singer, a river, a pair of murderers, and the Diamond Sutra.

A visually splendid poem that provocatively but elegantly juxtaposes a poet, a singer, a river, a pair of murderers, and the Diamond Sutra.

A visually splendid poem that provocatively but elegantly juxtaposes a poet, a singer, a river, a pair of murderers, and the Diamond Sutra.

Chen Sheng goes off in search of his nephew who has been abandoned by his father. Along the way, he encounters numerous people from his past and also those from his future.

Chen Sheng goes off in search of his nephew who has been abandoned by his father. Along the way, he encounters numerous people from his past and also those from his future.

An abandoned cat embarks on a journey to discover the most precious thing in the world.

An abandoned cat embarks on a journey to discover the most precious thing in the world.

An abandoned cat embarks on a journey to discover the most precious thing in the world.

While studying in college, Bi Gan finished his first work Nanfang in 2010.

From the music of French composer Evgueni Galperine, Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan crafts a story that harkens back to the phantom rides of yore as he constructs a visual poem befitting the propulsive composition. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.

The student debut from Bi Gan, a story about three men, their pasts and their fates. Bi Gan intentionally disowned and suppressed the film, refusing to allow it to be commercially released or circulated, subsequently establishing his critically acclaimed 2015 film Kaili Blues as his official feature debut. Since Bi Gan decided to bury Tiger, it has essentially become a piece of lost media.

The student debut from Bi Gan, a story about three men, their pasts and their fates. Bi Gan intentionally disowned and suppressed the film, refusing to allow it to be commercially released or circulated, subsequently establishing his critically acclaimed 2015 film Kaili Blues as his official feature debut. Since Bi Gan decided to bury Tiger, it has essentially become a piece of lost media.

Bi Gan revealed he has already locked in the story concept for his next film. Moving away from the vast dreamscapes of his previous work, this upcoming project focuses heavily on a micro-perspective of human neurosis and existence in the era of artificial intelligence. Projected for a 2027/2028 release.

Bi Gan revealed he has already locked in the story concept for his next film. Moving away from the vast dreamscapes of his previous work, this upcoming project focuses heavily on a micro-perspective of human neurosis and existence in the era of artificial intelligence. Projected for a 2027/2028 release.