Espionage thriller film “The State Banquet” recently opened in cinemas across China, to acclaim from audiences for its intricate plot and impressive narrative method.
Set against the backdrop of the first state banquet after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the film delves into the hidden stories behind the historic moment.
While the whole country was immersed in preparing for this milestone feast, the Kuomingtang party’s Confidentiality Bureau secretly planned an operation called “Venomous Snake” in an attempt to disrupt the state banquet. Underneath the seemingly peaceful surface, hidden currents surged.
The film transports the audience to that era to uncover the historical mystery. Every detail in the film could be a key to unravel the critical situation, and every character could be a pawn hidden in the shadows.
Many viewers said that they were attracted by the tense and exciting espionage plot in the movie.
In many people’s eyes, the film not only presents the audience with a battle of courage and wisdom, but also innovatively integrates the brilliant Chinese food culture into the story.
From the selection of ingredients to the display of varied cooking skills, it provides an insight into the solemnity and delicacy of the state banquet.