Marking World Poetry Day with a profound celebration of artistic unity, the 3rd Beijing International Poetry Film Awards unfolds across four distinguished seasons, presenting an extraordinary panorama of poetic cinema that brings together voices from across the world. This landmark edition stands as a testament to the enduring dialogue between poetry and film, where language, image, and sound converge to create a shared human experience beyond borders. From Latin America to Asia, from Africa to Europe, the Awards honor poets, translators, and voice artists whose collaborative efforts transform written verse into immersive visual narratives.
Season One opens with a luminous selection that reflects both intimacy and universality, featuring works such as “Goddess of the Sun” by Fernando Rendon (Colombia), “Astronaut” by Vadim Terekhin (Russia), and “In the World, in Such a Good World” by Ying Xia (Australia). Alongside these international voices, Chinese poets including Tan Wuchang, Wang Tong, and Li Ziguo contribute deeply reflective works such as “Testimony,” “God’s Window,” and “Ginkgo Leaf,” while “Romance of Love Waltz” by Abdukakhor Sattorovich Kosimov (Tajikistan) adds a lyrical resonance to the season’s global tone.
Season Two expands this poetic horizon, blending philosophical introspection with cultural memory. Highlights include “One of Our Dreams is Better Than 100,000 Kinds of Lives” by Cao Shui (China), “Black-eyed Susan” by George Wallace (USA), and “A Great Love Poem” by Mohammed Rahal (Algeria). The season also features European voices such as “Janus With Two Heads” by Dimitris P. Kraniotis (Greece) and “The Prince is at Home” by Alessio Arena (Italy), alongside evocative Chinese works like “Charm of Chunling River” and “Gulangyu Island,” creating a layered dialogue between place, identity, and imagination.
Season Three deepens the emotional and philosophical scope of the Awards, presenting works that confront memory, resilience, and the human spirit.
Among its notable entries is “Train Crossing the Desert” by Ashraf Aboul Yazid (Egypt), a poetic journey that bridges geography and inner landscapes. It stands alongside “Unbindable Soul” by Ana Stjelja (Serbia), “Song of Hope” by Edwin Antonio Gaona Salinas (Ecuador), and “I Am African” by Siphiwe Nzima Ntšekhe (Lesotho). Chinese contributions such as “The Silk Road,” “Fading Childhood,” and “Fox” further enrich the season, while “Imagery” by Adel Khozam (UAE) adds a distinct Arab voice to the global chorus.
Season Four brings the Awards to a poetic crescendo, exploring themes of memory, belonging, and transcendence. Works such as “Cotton Fluff in February” by Dong Lai (China), “Wolf Nature” by Ulugbek Yesdolet (Kazakhstan), and “Sydney Harbour on Notes” by Liao Shijing (Australia) reflect a wide emotional spectrum. The season also includes “Ancestors” by Lamberto Garcia (Italy), “Remember Homesickness” by Han Geyou (USA), and a series of compelling Chinese works such as “Flying Sea” and “Companionship,” each offering a quiet meditation on human connection and continuity.
Across all four seasons, the 3rd Beijing International Poetry Film Awards reaffirms its role as a vital cultural platform where poetry transcends the written word and becomes a living, visual, and audible experience. Through the artistry of translation, voice performance, and cinematic interpretation, these works speak to a shared humanity, echoing the spirit of World Poetry Day: that poetry, in all its forms, remains one of the most powerful bridges between cultures, histories, and hearts.
