Director Hideto Sonoda, known for his previous work Philosopher King: Lee Teng-hui’s Dialogue, presents in this new film a fictional dialogue depicting how Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party’s governance structure exploit universal human fear.
The story follows an anime director tasked with making a biography of Xi Jinping, who must confront his own fear of the ruler and overcome it through love and reason, utilizing a blend of live-action drama and animation. The world premiere was made possible through collaboration with Toronto-based
Hong Kong community groups who resonated with the film following a private online preview in December.
During the post-screening Q&A session, an audience member challenged the director, stating, "Harvard research shows 90% of the people support the Chinese government. Isn't your depiction of 'Xi Jinping’s world domination through fear' merely subjective?" However, Sheng Xue, a prominent Toronto-based Chinese democracy activist in attendance, countered this claim. Sharing vivid accounts of realities such as state-sponsored kidnappings, she strongly defended the film’s truthfulness and artistic merit. She later took to social media to publicly voice her support for the event.
Following the event, the stage was crowded with audience members eager to speak with the director. One Canadian attendee told Sonoda, "I don’t want to ask any questions right now. I’d rather just immerse myself in the beautiful afterglow of this film."
In his closing remarks, Director Sonoda stated: "Despite the various attempts at disruption, I am grateful that no one was injured and that such a warm, moving exchange took place. I am proud to have shared the moment this intense film, LOVE SUPREME, truly came to life here in
Toronto, refusing to succumb to pressures that seek to silence freedom of expression."
Future screening dates are being planned and will be announced when confirmed. The full text of the director's statement at the screening can be seen through the link below:
[Media Inquiries, Interview Requests, and Screener Links]
Distributor: Reiciel Studio (Japan)
Contact: Ryuta Oshima, Overseas promoter
Email: lovesupreme.screening@pm.me
Event host:: Unpublished Media Inc. (Canada)
Email: james@unpublishedmedia.com
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