The film "Arctic Island" held its British premiere in London and was praised for its production level "seeing the infinite possibilities of China films."

Yesterday, the film "Arctic Island" held its British premiere at Leicester Square next to Piccadilly Street in London, one of Britain's most representative cultural landmarks. Director Fei Zhenxiang, producer and chief producer Liang Jing, and actors Zhu Yilong, Ni Ni and William Franklin Miller appeared at the post-screening interactive scene to exchange creative experiences face-to-face with overseas audiences. As the song "The Long Road to Tiperary" sung by British prisoners of war in desperate situations in the movie reads: "Goodbye Piccadilly! Goodbye Leicester Square, it's a long way to Tiperary." The song carries the desire for "home" of the British prisoners of war who had been abused by the Japanese army. Now,"East Pole Island" has returned to the place where it was sung with this story, which was "submerged" for 83 years, and completed its premiere on this landmark. It seems that British prisoners of war who failed to return home then used the image "Back to Hometown" also gave Chinese and British audiences a deep resonance across time and space in the common historical memory. The atmosphere at the premiere was warm. The kindness, courage and sacrifice spirit of the film China people made countless foreign audiences cry. Some people praised: "This is a truly humanitarian feat that transcends national borders, allowing the world to see the most precious qualities of being born as a human being." Some viewers also said emotionally: "The movie makes the truth a memory that China and Britain jointly protect, remembering the suffering caused by the war, and also maintaining the hard-won peace." Many viewers even bluntly said that "Arctic Island" has both shocking historical power and shocking artistic expression."Such a movie is rare to see. I would recommend it to all my friends to see it. It also makes me want to go to China. Take a walk and see it in person to get to know this country and their people."

The film is based on the real incident of China fishermen risking their lives to rescue British prisoners of war 83 years ago. The creators expressed the hope that through this film, the world will see the goodwill and courage from China. This year marks not only the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, but also the 80th anniversary of the victory of the China People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The day of the premiere was the anniversary of Japan's announcement of its unconditional surrender. More symbolically, the moment when the premiere was held in London, when converted to China, it was the morning sunrise, the new sun was rising, and a new day was coming. This coincidence that spans time and space allows the audience to feel more deeply the echo and connection between history and reality. The release of the film is not only a commemoration of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, but also a symbol of the common vision of continuing memory and protecting peace in the new era. It brings the dusty truth back on the international screen, allows the world to know that period of history and this country again, and allows more people to see the national bearing and spiritual background written by the China people with kindness and courage.

Fei Zhenxiang talks about 6 years of research and preparation, giving creation a sense of belief. Liang Jing shares the original intention of using movies to convey the kindness and bravery of China people

Zhu Yilong interprets Ah Yi's spiritual inheritance from being rescued to taking the initiative to go to sea. Ni Ni sincerely responds to the empathic resonance of the work arriving in the UK

The creative team walked into the British premiere with sincerity, and director Fei Zhenxiang chose to watch the film again with foreign audiences. Talking about the film's journey from scratch, Fei Zhenxiang said frankly: "This film took six years to prepare and the filming took nearly seven months. The scenery on the island is built brick by brick, and all underwater scenes are completed in the real sea and underwater." In order to recreate this almost forgotten true historical story on the screen, the creative team overcame many unimaginable challenges. When asked how to persevere, director Fei Zhenxiang shared the sense of belief behind the creation: "At the first stop of the survey, we went to the sea area where the ship sank. When you stand on that sea, you will truly feel that there are still many British troops underwater who have not yet returned home, and you will also feel that our ancestors are watching us. So we decided to shoot where it actually happened, no matter how difficult it was." Producer and chief producer Liang Jing also expressed emotionally at the premiere that the original intention of making this film was to hope that the whole world could see the kind, simple background and brave bearing of the China people. She lamented: "The film is based on real historical events and tells the story from the perspective of China fishermen. We hope that audiences from different cultural backgrounds can see the flash of human nature in it."

The fate of movie characters also affects the hearts of the audience. In the film, Zhu Yilong plays Ayi dedicates his life during the rescue. Many viewers once hoped that he could create a miracle and surface, and deeply regretted his sacrifice. Zhu Yilong said of his role: "He and his brother were rescued by fishermen on the East Pole Island. It was precisely because of the saying,"When the sea is in trouble, people must save them" that they survived, and in the end, they also returned to the sea to save people because of this sentence. This is a spiritual inheritance. It's not just Ayu, but thousands of China people who are making this choice spontaneously." Ni Ni plays A Hua, who is also one of thousands of people. She stepped forward at a critical moment and led everyone to sea. With sincerity and tenacity, she proved that our goodwill requires no conditions and rewards, and our courage is so sonorous and powerful. When communicating with the audience, Ni Ni said sincerely: "I am very happy to hear that everyone likes our movies so much and hear sincere applause for our works. It will allow more people to see this story and feel that it is all worth it." Also deeply touched was William Franklin Miller. In the film, he played Newman who failed to return home. When he returned to the land of England with the film, he was moved: "The film sings about Leicester Square next to Piccadilly Street. is where we are today. Newman finally came home." He also said that he was very honored to participate in the filming and creation of the film and bring this story back to the land where it took place.

British industry colleagues were deeply moved and praised for the audio-visual effects of the film "Seeing the infinite possibilities of China films."

Overseas China tourists spoke emotionally "Let the world understand the righteousness of the China people." Overseas audiences were moved and "want to go to China to have a look."

At the premiere, foreign audiences expressed their strong resonance with the film. A film industry guest lamented: "I was deeply moved by the emotions shown in the movie. This is a very wonderful movie. I hope we can work together to bring more vital works to this industry." The industrialization level of the film also received high praise. Some viewers bluntly said: "The film shocked me. Whether it is special effects or live-action shooting, people can see the infinite possibilities of China films. We will definitely bring our colleagues, family and friends into the theater. Such a visually shocking work is worth experiencing for yourself on the big screen." There were also many China wanderers far away at the event site. For them in a foreign land, this movie carries a particularly special meaning. An audience member said emotionally: "We can actually understand better overseas how to speak out and how to make China's voice heard by Britain, overseas, and the world. We feel that this kind of good movie with learning significance should especially be seen by more people, let more people understand this history, and understand the righteousness of learning from the China people." Many viewers at the scene were also moved by the blood courage and sacrifice of the Chinese people regardless of life and death. They all said: "There are many moments in the film full of care and sympathy, which are deeply touching. I cried many times, and after watching the movie, it even made me want to go to China to see it." "I have been crying, my feelings are very complicated, and I feel heartbroken for Ayu's final sacrifice. The world needs more people like him, people who are willing to help others." From China to overseas, everyone's voices have gathered together, including memories of history and perceptions of human nature. "East Pole Island" not only brings history back to the screen, but also allows this kind of goodwill and courage that crosses national borders to continue to be passed on today.