CCTV9英语新闻：'I am not Madame Bovary' wins best film of 11th Asian Film Awards

The 11th Asian Film Awards were held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on Tuesday evening. The Chinese film 'I am not Madame Bovary', directed by Feng Xiaogang was the big winner of the night.

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing (L) and director Feng Xiaogang pose for photos during the presentation ceremony of the 11th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, south China, March 21, 2017. Fan Bingbing won the Best Actress Award for film "I am not Madame Bovary", and the film, directed by Feng Xiaogang, won the Best Film Award. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Chinese social satire 'I Am Not Madame Bovary' took home three prizes for best film, best cinematographer and best female actress at the 11th Asian Film Awards on Tuesday evening.

Winning actress Fan Bingbing played a village woman accused of adultery by her husband. She said it has been her favourite role to date, even though it was, as she described it, "challenging".

"Even though playing the role was challenging, I had an unforgettable experience," Winner of Best Actress Fan Bingbing said.

'I Am Not Madame Bovary' Director Feng Xiaogang said he was "over the moon", and that the film wouldn't have won without the hard work put in by the crew.

Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano took home best actor for his role in the Japanese drama 'Harmonium'. Posing on the red carpet like a champion, he told reporters that he enjoyed working closely with the team behind the film.

"It's a very complicated role. And there was a lot of discussion with the director to understand my character. Working like partners with the director meant we were able to produce such a film," Winner of Best Actor Tadanobu Asand said.