Film 'Project Hail Mary' conveys power of communication, understanding: actress

U.S. sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary", which will be released to Chinese audiences on Friday, conveys the power of communication and understanding to viewers, said German actress Sandra Huller, who plays a crucial role in this film.

While her name may not yet be a household one in China, Huller's works are quite familiar to many Chinese film enthusiasts through her powerful performance in the award-winning "Anatomy of a Fall".

In "Project Hail Mary", Huller takes on a role markedly different from those in her previous works. She portrays a mysterious yet commanding leader entrusted with a mission of monumental importance -- one that involves the fate of humanity.

The character, who must maintain absolute control in the face of an interstellar crisis, presented a fresh set of challenges and interests for the actress.

"None of us has experience with the scale of responsibility, I think I just tried to find somebody who I would want to be led by through this. I wanted to create somebody who has all the qualities that I expect from a good leader," Huller said in an online interview with China Media Group, reflecting on her approach to the role.

The film stars Ryan Gosling as a high school science teacher who is unexpectedly thrust into a desperate space mission to save the Earth.

This marks the first collaboration between Huller and Gosling. Despite the high-stakes tension their characters navigate on screen, Huller described the atmosphere on set as remarkably relaxed and enjoyable.

"Ryan is somebody who is a very approachable and relaxed colleague who knows what he's doing and he's doing it so well. It is just a pleasure just to watch him do it. We had an amazing time. I would do it anytime again," she said.

Beyond its star-studded cast and grand vision of space exploration, Huller believes the core of "Project Hail Mary" lies in its message about the power of communication and connection. She hopes audiences will resonate with the film's deeper themes.

"[It's a] big story that is so much about human connection and even not only human connection but also the connection between all beings in this world and in this universe, opening up and being in the state of mind where you want to find out and then you can do anything," said Huller.

Film 'Project Hail Mary' conveys power of communication, understanding: actress

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday that one of the top priorities at present is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks in a phone conversation with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, at the latter's request.

Wang elaborated on China's position, saying that the current situation in the Middle East is still deteriorating, with the conflict continuing to spread. This has not only undermined the stability of global energy supply but also led to a severe humanitarian crisis.

Resorting to force will not solve the problem, and an unjust war should not be allowed to continue, he said.

In the face of the critical situation, China and France, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, should strengthen strategic communication and coordination, firmly uphold the UN Charter and international law, and prevent the world from regressing to the "law of the jungle," Wang said.

He added that the other two top priorities are for the international community to speak with one voice in calling for an immediate ceasefire and to intensify efforts to advance peace talks, and for the United Nations and the UN Security Council to play their due role in facilitating the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.

Despite the difficulties, dialogue and negotiation remain the right path out of the crisis, Wang said, adding that China and France should work together toward this end.

For his part, Bonne shared his perspectives on the current situation in the Middle East, including developments in Iran and Lebanon.

He said that France and China, as major countries, both support the United Nations, abide by international law, and advocate resolving differences through dialogue.

He said that the two countries should work together to explore solutions and contribute to easing tensions and resuming negotiations.

France is willing to enhance communication and cooperation with China to push for the early achievement of peace and stability in the Middle East, he added.

China's top diplomat urges efforts to prevent escalation in Mideast conflict