'The Revenant' makes strong debut in China
- By Zhang Rui
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The western thriller film "The Revenant" hit Chinese theaters on Friday to cash in on its latest success at the Academy Awards and Leonardo DiCaprio's superstardom.
A film still from "The Revenant." [Photo / China.org.cn]
China has arranged for 38.22 percent of all film screenings nationwide to be "The Revenant," directed by Mexican veteran filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, topping all other films including 20th Century Fox's "Eddie the Eagle." It had grossed 38 million yuan (US$5.87 million) by 2 p.m. on Friday and will likely go on to make 200 million yuan (US$30.84 million) during its opening weekend.
The film tells the story of a 19th-century frontiersman and his journey of survival and revenge after being abandoned by his fellow fur trappers in Native American territory. It stars DiCaprio, and co-stars Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson and Will Poulter. It is based on a novel written by Michael Punke and inspired by the experiences of frontiersman Hugh Glass in 1823.
The film received mostly positive reviews and won three Oscars for Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography.
Bai Jie, an executive from Alpha Pictures, the Chinese producer of the film, said "The Revenant" should be seen on the big screen as it is not just a film to watch, but also a brand new film viewing experience.
The producer confirmed that DiCaprio will attend a promotional event on Sunday in Beijing, which will give fans around China a chance to interact with the actor via video cast. It will be DiCaprio's first trip to China to promote a film.
The film has grossed US$444 million worldwide since its release in January in other markets.
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