Lucy Liu Wins Réalta Award for 'Rosemead' at Belfast Film Festival
Lucy Liu was honored with the prestigious Réalta Award at the Belfast Film Festival for her film Rosemead, which highlights mental health and family dynamics.
Recognition for Artistic Contribution
The Réalta Award celebrates actors and filmmakers who use their work to promote meaningful social messages. Liu’s new film focuses on the story of a terminally ill mother and her teenage son living with schizophrenia.
Festival Experience in Northern Ireland
Attending the festival in Belfast, Liu praised the city's welcoming atmosphere and the warmth of its people. She enjoyed local foods such as soda bread and potato bread, although she chose not to try black pudding.
“It’s just an honour to be here and to celebrate all of the art and the culture the festival has brought to the community,” Liu told BBC News NI.
Connections and Work in Northern Ireland
Having spent a month in Northern Ireland in 2023 filming the action comedy Old Guy, Liu expressed her positive experience and the friendships she formed there.
Role as Producer and Star
Besides starring in Rosemead, Liu also took on the role of producer, deepening her involvement in the storytelling process.
Summary: Lucy Liu received the Réalta Award at the Belfast Film Festival for Rosemead, praising the local community and emphasizing her commitment to meaningful storytelling through her dual role as star and producer.