Burning Stars

Xu Zhanxiong / China

Screening

Institut français Barcelona

07-11-2025 / 18:00 h.

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Film Information

Year: 2024

Duration: 105

Language: VOSC

Genre: History, Drama, Spies

Synopsis

In Shanghai, 1927, a group of youngsters must complete a seemingly impossible secret mission of historical significance: to escort an important figure out of the city. When their plans are discovered by the enemy, they must carry out a desperate evacuation operation. They are brave and fearless, stealing the fire of hope with their rebellious spirit and clever strategies.

Director

Xu Zhanxiong is a prominent Chinese director and screenwriter. His filmography includes Wild Grass (2020), nominated for the Asian New Talent Award – Best Film at the Shanghai International Film Festival, The Pioneer (2021), and his most recent feature film, Burning Stars (2024).