Pingyao celebrates its 10th anniversary with an AI robot in the rain
The festival opened with an AI robot dance and honored Ann Hui, Variety reports.
Trailer · The Last EmperorOn September 24, the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival kicked off under a light drizzle. According to Variety, an AI robot from Unitree performed a dance on the outdoor stage of the Platform, the iconic theater at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Each attendee was given a disposable poncho before the show.
After the performance, the festival paid tribute to four departed friends and presented the East-West Award to Hong Kong director Ann Hui. A montage then showcased films shot in Shanxi, including The Last Emperor, Painted Skin, Running on Karma, as well as the animations Nobody and All Wishes Come True!, according to Variety.
