Director/filmmaker David Serero and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA)
Los Angeles, California, USA. 29th August, 2024. The U.S. Premiere of "ROCANCOURT, The Film" was held at the AMC Century City, in Los Angeles, California, with a Q&A by the director/filmmaker David Serero and renowned criminal attorney Victor Sherman. David Serero has an impressive list of credits to his name and was the visionary behind the film. TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), was invited to attend the premiere and was interviewed by Marina Kufa of News of the World (NOW).
Marina Kufa News of the World (NOW) interviews TV host Joey Zhou
Actresses Charis Michelsen, Natasha Blasick, Ana Lawson, and music artist Jen Ash attending the premiere
Actress Charis Michelsen and TV host Joey Zhou
Director/filmmaker David Serero introduces the film to the audience
Attorney Victor Sherman and guest attending the premiere
The following is the press release about the premiere that was written by The Culture News:
"ROCANCOURT, The Film” U.S Premieres in Los Angeles at AMC Century City
Acclaimed filmmaker David Serero is set to dazzle audiences with his newest cinematic masterpiece, “ROCANCOURT, The Film,” a riveting biographical drama that delves into the controversial life of Christophe Rocancourt. The film will premiere on August 29, 2024, at the prestigious AMC Century City 15 (10250 Santa Monica Blvd #2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067), with a glamorous red-carpet event highlighting the film industry’s summer calendar. Rocancourt tells the incredible story of Christophe Rocancourt, a "Catch me if you can" of France in the 1990s. While he was one of the top 10 most wanted fugitives by the FBI, the story of Rocancourt fascinated America (various reports on Vanity Fair, NBC, and more) by being a counterfeit Rockefeller.
Movie Trailer for "ROCANCOURT, The Film"
Cinema enthusiasts will be able to discover this fascinating story, which blends documentary, thriller, action, and spontaneous interviews and offers a deep dive into Christophe Rocancourt's life and motivations.Released in movie theaters in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, ROCANCOURT received critical acclaim from audiences and media after its opening success at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
David Serero, the visionary director behind this project, stated: “Witnessing my movie ROCANCOURT receive such a warm welcome at the Cannes Film Festival validates the importance and relevance of this story. Christophe Rocancourt is a complex and fascinating character, and I am honored to share his story with a global audience.""ROCANCOURT, The Film" is a psychological thriller inspired by the life of Christophe Rocancourt, a man who navigated the tumultuous waters of international fraud, defying authorities and social conventions.
With captivating storytelling and innovative artistic direction, David Serero has created a cinematic work that explores themes of identity, childhood, manipulation, and redemption. It offers an in-depth look at the life of Rocancourt, a man who captivated the world with his audacious schemes and larger-than-life persona. Known for his elaborate cons and high-profile deceptions, Rocancourt's story is one of intrigue, charisma, and the complexities of identity and ambition.
Through Serero’s distinctive storytelling, the film explores the boundaries of truth and illusion, offering a gripping portrayal of one man's relentless pursuit of fame and fortune.Christophe Rocancourt added: "David Serero has managed to capture the essence of my life in an unprecedented way. It is an honest and non-judgmental perspective on my journey, and I am proud to see that the film resonates with so many people.”
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Belle Zhang, a talented young artist, with one of her paintings
Belle Zhang (Keqi Zhang) is the youngest artist to join the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Biennial International Art Festival. She is 11 years old and began formal art training at the age of seven. Zhang is passionate about drawing and painting, with a focus on creative expression. She enjoys creative challenges and finding new ways to innovate her art.
Born in China, Zhang lives in Southern California now, attending school while developing her artistic skills. Most recently she spent time studying with artist Lisa Schulte, renowned for her neon sculptures and artistry, and artist Marisable Bazan, on her painting skills.
Artist Lisa Schulte, artist Marisabel Bazan, and Belle Zhang
Artist Lisa Schulte and Belle Zhang
Artist Belle Zhang
Artist Lisa Schulte, Belle Zhang, and artist Marisabel Bazan
Artist Jie Geng, Overseas Art Envoy of Beverly LABA Biennial International Art Festival, reviewed Zhang's artwork and was impressed at her achievements. He stated,
"Among all the artistic people I have come into contact with, Belle Zhang is obviously a child with extremely high artistic talent, which is rare. When we examine an artist or a beginner in art, we are accustomed to using rational physical logic to deduce basic skills, time in art, experience, etc., so as to judge the ability or energy of art. This is obviously one-sided and biased.
Painting by Belle Zhang
In Belle Zhang's paintings, the important thing is the feeling in the art discipline. Her feeling of the world in front of her is clearly different from that of ordinary people. In her flowing and smooth brush, she "plays" a unique artistic picture like the sound of nature. Each one is like the "electrocardiogram" of a beautiful heart, real and without any affectation. I believe that her future path will be paved with the beautiful quantum entanglement of art, just as the guidance of the god of art, and the unique charm and value of Belle Zhang will be displayed in the artistic aura. Eastern philosophers say "the saint is connected with the sky", and we say - artists are also connected with the sky!"
Painting by Belle Zhang
Drawing by Belle Zhang
Drawing by Belle Zhang
Painting by Belle Zhang
Drawing by Belle Zhang
In addition to art, Zhang is enthusiastic about gymnastics and trampolining, and being able to showcase a balance of artistic and athletic skills. She is also dedicated to improving her skills, and enjoying a balance of academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits.
Video about Belle Zhang and her artwork
Achievements and Honors
2022-2024: LABA Biennial International Art Festival - Youngest member in the competition.
2023: Celebrating Arts Competition - Artwork "Belle & Sunny" published in the Spring edition.
2024: U.S. Gymnastics Championships - Won a bronze medal in gymnastics.
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Artist Guangzhi En with one of his oil paintings
As a first-class artist in China, Guangzhi En is known for his rare painting skills and painting techniques with strong personal expression and rich emotions. Since his youth, En has devoted himself to oil painting creation and regarded it as his lifelong career. En graduated from the oil painting department of Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts. He worked as a professional painter in Gansu Painting Academy and served as the director of the Art Committee and the director of the Theoretical Research Department of Gansu Painting Academy until his retirement. He currently lives in Beijing. He is a member of the Chinese Artists Association, Director of the Chinese Oil Painting Society, and Chairman of the Gansu Oil Painting Society.
"Lunch Break" - painting by Guangzhi En
"Dawn" - painting by Guangzhi En
Guangzhi En works have been exhibited in the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and other countries and regions such as Taiwan and Hong Kong. Some of his works are collected by art galleries and museums at home and abroad. His works have been published in national publications such as "Fine Arts", "Chinese Oil Painting", "People's Daily" and "Guangming Daily". He has published albums "Guangzhi En Oil Painting Collection" and "Artist Guangzhi En". He was invited to create a huge mural for the Great Hall of the People. En has a deep affection for the grassland.
"The Procession of Sunbathing Buddha" - painting by Guangzhi En
During his creative career, he has visited the snowy Tibetan grassland dozens of times, lived and ate with local Tibetan herdsmen, experienced life, collected materials, and created a large number of oil paintings reflecting the life of Tibetan herdsmen and the integration and symbiosis of man and nature with a unique perspective, emotion and personalized painting language. Every walk is a pilgrimage, and every painting is a spiritual journey. In addition to oil painting, Guangzhi En also creates Chinese paintings, especially horses. The fusion of Western painting skills and traditional Chinese ink painting is the finishing touch of his works.
"The Meadow at Noon" - painting by Guangzhi En
"Labrang Monastery" - painting by Guangzhi En
Accomplishments and Honors
In 1980, the oil painting "Gobi Light" was selected for the Second National Youth Art Exhibition.
In 1981, the oil painting "Golden Treasure Cave" was selected for the China Silk Road Art Exhibition and exhibited in Japan.
In 1982, the print "Eagle" was selected for the First National Minority Art Exhibition.
In 1982, he joined the China Artists Association.
In 1984, the oil painting "Qilian River" was selected for the 6th National Art Exhibition and the China Oil Painting Exhibition in the United States.
In 1984, the comic strip "Stories of Dunhuang Murals - Treasure Hunting" was selected for the 6th National Art Exhibition.
In 1985, Gansu Academy of Painting was established, and he was transferred to Gansu Academy of Painting to engage in professional art creation. In the same year, he was admitted to the Oil Painting Department of Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts.
In 1987, the oil painting "Journey of Life" was selected for the first China Oil Painting Exhibition.
In 1988, the oil paintings "Under the Pagoda Base", "Little Flower", "Qin Shi Ming Yue", "Journey", and other works were selected for the third National Newcomers and New Works Exhibition.
In 1989, the oil painting "Golden Treasure Cave" was selected for the Silk Road Art Exhibition.
In 1990, the oil painting "Snowfield" was selected for the first China Oil Painting Exhibition and exhibited in Japan.
In 1991, the oil painting "Zaxi Delek" was selected for the National Art Exhibition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Party and was published in Guangming Daily.
In 1992, the oil painting "Winter Sunshine" was selected for the Second China Oil Painting Exhibition.
In 1992, the oil paintings "Wilderness" and "Snowy Land" were selected for the 92' China Oil Painting Exhibition and exhibited in Hong Kong.
In 1994, the oil painting "Shepherds of Amnye Machen Mountain" was selected for the Eighth National Art Exhibition.
In 1994, the oil painting "Winter Sunshine" was selected for the Second China Oil Painting Exhibition.
In 1995, the oil painting "Searching" was selected for the First China Landscape Oil Painting Exhibition.
In 1995, he was invited to create the huge murals "Dunhuang Treasure Cave" and "The Great Pass of the World" for the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
In 1996, he was appointed as a director of the Second China Oil Painting Society.
In 1999, he was appointed as the artistic director of the Dunhuang Creation Center of the Chinese Artists Association.
In 2000, the oil painting "Warm Winter" was selected for "Today's Chinese Art".
In 2001, the oil painting "Blessings and Good Luck" was selected for the National Art Exhibition for the 80th Anniversary of the Founding of the Party.
In 2002, the oil painting "Ge Sang Mei Duo" was selected for the National Art Exhibition.
In 2003, the oil painting "Wall Foundation" was selected for the Second National Academy of Painting Biennial.
In 2003, the oil painting "Nima Tribe" was selected for the Third China Oil Painting Exhibition.
In 2004, the Chinese painting "Heroic Spirit of Heaven and Earth" was selected for the First China Artists Association Members' Chinese Painting Exhibition.
In 2005, the oil painting "Shambhala Shepherd" was selected for the Third National Academy of Painting Exhibition.
In 2010, he was appointed as a director of the Third China Oil Painting Society and a member painter of the China Oil Painting Society.
Video about Guangzhi En and his artwork
Guangzhi En
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