Tiantan Award Trophy: Celebrating Harmony and Diversity in Cinema
The Tiantan Award trophy, the prestigious accolade of the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), is more than a symbol of excellence in film—it embodies the pursuit of harmony and diversity that lies at the heart of global cinema.
Introduced in 2013, two years after the inaugural festival in 2011, the Tiantan Award serves as the main competition prize. Its design reflects the festival’s overarching theme: “Sharing Resources and Achieving Win-Win Results for the Future.” This concept underscores the core value of the Tiantan Award: “Beauty in Variety, Harmony in Diversity.”
The trophy stands at a height of 45 centimeters, with the base measuring 9 centimeters and the body 36 centimeters—both multiples of nine. In Chinese culture, the number nine (九, jiǔ) sounds like the word for “forever” (久, jiǔ), symbolizing longevity and auspiciousness. This thoughtful design element represents the enduring aspiration for prosperity and good fortune within the film industry.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Tiantan Award trophy signifies China’s commitment to fostering dialogue and collaboration with filmmakers worldwide. It embodies the shared goal of promoting mutual benefit and advancing the harmonious development of the global film industry.
As the BJIFF continues to grow in prominence, the Tiantan Award stands as a beacon of unity, encouraging artists from diverse backgrounds to come together and celebrate the universal language of film.
