As China's movie industry is expecting its 100 anniversary in 2005, this year's film gala seems to shoulder more responsibilities in promoting Chinese movies toward a brighter future.

On Sunday evening, two of China's most prestigious film awards, the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers were delivered in Yinchuan, capital city of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, attracting stars and moviemakers not only from China, but the rest of the world, China Radio International reported Monday.

Zhang Ziyi, starring in the film Jasmine Women, has won the best leading actress of the 24th China Golden Rooster Award. Jasmine Women tells the story of one family's struggle to overcome its tragic history, as its three daughters repeat the mistakes of their mother. Zhang plays all the three daughters, who reveal a competing tactic in the film.

The best feature film goes to Shanghai Story, which centered on a family in Shanghai in the 1960s when the Cultural Revolution broke out and the four children were scattered. The family finally reunited when their mother is suddenly hospitalized. However, they can no longer get along well with each other due to the distinct experiences after separation.

The most disputed film House of Flying Daggers directed by Chinese director Zhang Yimou only took the best art award, won by Huo Tingxiao.

(CRI September 20, 2004)