Qiu Jiongjiong wins Tokyo’s ‘Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting’ title
When the world abruptly paused, forcing an unprecedented halt to daily life, many sought refuge in the familiar. For Chinese painter and filmmaker Qiu Jiongjiong, this forced stillness became the unlikely incubator for a profound new artistic vision.
Instead of retreating, Qiu Jiongjiong channeled the collective human longing for connection into his next major project. He observed that during those isolating months, there was an urgent, palpable desire to return to the simple rituals of everyday life—to gather around a table, share stories, and experience the warmth of community.
This powerful sentiment about shared experience and communal meals became the foundational spark for his upcoming cinematic exploration. The resulting film, Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting, is a stunning visual interpretation of this desire.
The project is more than just a collection of scenes; it is an intimate meditation on nostalgia, togetherness, and the enduring human need for connection, framed by the unique lens of a global crisis.
Qiu Jiongjiong’s work captures the complex emotional landscape of the pandemic era, transforming a moment of global isolation into a celebration of domesticity and shared human experience. Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting offers viewers an invitation to reflect on what truly matters when the world outside feels uncertain.
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