How not to become a professional football player
In China football might seem to be the new religion, but there’s kids in rural villages who have never even seen a football for real. They need a teacher like Xi Ge to explain them the rules of the game and infect them with a passion for playing. YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE stirs football mania on the high mountain plateaus of Sichuan. Until a disastrous earthquake brings an end to the game. The film that director Xu Cheng brought to the Zlin Festival, has an intriguing opening sentence: “Let me introduce myself. I am this ball.”
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What happens during the Festival, should not simply stay in the Festival. Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival (TICFF) aspires to broaden the journey by reaching out to the public through extended showcases and on-demand streaming service. TICFF is now open for submissions!