Bi Gan Receives Honorary Award, Announces AI‑Focused
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- Bi Gan said at the 25th edition of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival that his fourth feature will focus on human existence from a “more minor perspective” amid AI anxieties.
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival will award Bi an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada and run the “Bi Gan Blues” retrospective from April 29 to May 3, featuring six of his works.
- Resurrection won the Cannes Special Jury Prize, cementing Bi’s reputation before his AI‑themed project.
Why it matters: The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival gains a six‑film retrospective and an honorary award for Bi Gan, boosting ticket sales and global visibility, which attracts more sponsors and elevates its prestige.
