A man is on his way to his father's funeral in a faraway town. On the way, he meets his childhood friend. The past catches up with them, and traumas and guilt resurface. Dong Zijian's Chinese road-movie ‘My Friend An Delie’ is staged with precise images. Among the excellent cast, the little boy who plays An Delie deserves a special mention. This relatively simple story opens up a wide range of existential questions, reflecting on courage and the inability to defend oneself against injustice.
Festivals
The Ecumenical Jury in Fribourg 2025 awarded its Prize to the Chinese film "My Friend An Delie" by Dong Zijian. The festival's Grand Prix went to "Black Dog" by Guan Hu, also from China.