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The film Kora by Chinese director Du Jiayi was awarded the Best Artistic Contribution Award at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) held in Tokyo, Japan, on October 30. This is the only Chinese film recognized at the festival this year.

Du is active in show business as an actor, host, playwright, producer and director. Having not received any professional training in acting, Du became famous for his role in the movie Shower (1999) and later was chosen for the leading role for the movie Wheat (2009). In 2008, the movie Forever Enthralled produced by Du hit screen and caused a sensation. Kora is Du's directorial debut, demonstrating his longlasting enthusiasm for the movie industry.