I Miss You, My Beloved Brother

In memory of Master Li Qiankuan, You were…

A great person who never lost his principles, A powerful man who retained his sense of humor and innovation, A talented person who didn’t stick to the trivial.

To your country you were selfless, fearless, outspoken, and open, To friends you were so sincere

In film you were always seeking truth, equality and improvement and never compromised your art.

The glory of your life will always linger in our hearts

Each time when we met again over the years, our friendship deepened. I remember one the way to the NAB show in Las Vegas, we stopped on the way at the historic gold rush town of Calico where we imagined the fascinating and tragic history of the place and you kept drawing sketches of potential scenes saying one day you would like to make an epic movie about a Chinese gold digger in the western United States.

I also remember well how at the invitation of you and Brother Yang, I participated in the 2019 Houston International Film Festival and we discussed how Chinese films can go abroad and let the world understand China, our culture, past, present and future and I said the promotion of Chinese films requires the support and understanding of the state. You immediately stated that on returning to China you would propose to the relevant authority the specific issues of our international promotion of Chinese films. I’ll never forget how you gave me a great deal of recognition and appreciation for my own efforts in the international promotion of Chinese films.

I had long hoped to visit you and Director Xioa in Beijing after the pandemic but then on the morning of August 12, 2021, the bad news came. Brother Yang and I both cried down the phone as we discussed this unthinkable loss with each other.

A good person is gone but your talent remains in the world. I miss you so much.

Your little brother Jimmy Jiang, kowtow!