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Norwegian filmmaker Vibeke Løkkeberg isn’t holding back her thoughts about American cinema at the Beijing International Film Festival. Her newly revived 1973 documentary, ‘The Long Road to the Director’s Chair,’ spotlights gender dynamics in film and reveals her critiques of Hollywood’s storytelling formula.
The Hollywood Critique: “Lack of Fresh Voices”
Speaking to CGTN’s Min Rui, Løkkeberg called out American films for being “repetitive” and “risk-averse.” “They’re stuck in sequel culture and superhero fatigue,” she said, comparing it to eating “the same fast food every day.”
Documentary Reborn: Women’s Film History
Her documentary, restored for the festival, revisits the groundbreaking 1973 International Women’s Film Seminar in Berlin—a pivotal moment for female directors globally. Løkkeberg emphasized how the event shaped her career and urged young filmmakers to “prioritize bold, personal narratives.”
Bridging Cultures: Eyeing China Partnerships
Løkkeberg praised China’s growing film industry, calling it a “laboratory for innovation.” She expressed hope to collaborate with Chinese creators, saying, “We need stories that connect hemispheres—not just echo one perspective.”
Her newly revived 1973 documentary, ‘The Long Road to the Director’s Chair,’ spotlights gender dynamics in film and reveals her critiques of Hollywood’s storytelling formula.
The Hollywood Critique: “Lack of Fresh Voices”
Documentary Reborn: Women’s Film History
Løkkeberg emphasized how the event shaped her career and urged young filmmakers to “prioritize bold, personal narratives.”
Bridging Cultures: Eyeing China Partnerships
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