A film by Hugo Boué

The film

Rose de Chine 凉风拂心 is an award-winning fiction short film (33mn), directed and shot in 2024 by French filmmaker Hugo Boué, sponsored by leading cinema brands such as Angénieux, RED Digital Cinema, and Cartoni.

Staring Sunny Wong, Arnaud Cance and Chinese actress Xin Wang, the film has garnered 21 official selections, 14 nominations, and has won 12 awards to date, including Best International Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Director.

"Incredible artistic film with a beautiful cinematography"

New York Films Awards

Supported by

Set in the south of France, the story follows Matthieu Mansard, a grieving man who loses his pregnant wife in a tragic car accident. His path crosses with a mysterious 12-year-old Chinese girl who introduces him to meditation as a way to heal. What begins as a journey through grief soon unfolds into a profound and unexpected experience.

The story

"Visualy stunning.
A beautiful and touching film"

Religion Faith International Film Festival

Rose de Chine was presented during the Pierre Angénieux Tribute 2024

77th Cannes Film Festival

PARIS, FRANCE

UGC Bercy 12/2024

WORLDWIDE

BRUXELLES, BELGIUM

White Cinema Docks 02/2025

Screenings

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND

Pathé Balexert 02/2025

CGR 04/2025

The Avalon 08/2025

Coolidge Corner 08/2025

BORDEAUX, FRANCE
WASHINGTON DC, USA
BOSTON, USA

About Hugo Boué

  • Founder of Spirit Production (2019)

  • Director and DP for Advertising movies, TV Commercials and Corporate films

  • Producer, Director & DP of Rose de Chine 凉风拂心 (12 Awards Winner)

  • Product lighting expert and RED cinema cameras operator

  • Teaching cinematography in cinema schools and online (+730 students)

  • Content creator on Youtube (13k) and Instagram (15k)

  • Sponsored by Angénieux, RED, Cartoni, SmallHD, Teradek and Tiffen

  • French, English and Chinese 中文