Chinese movies weave magic on screen
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese movies weave magic on screen

China Daily  

Upstream, the latest in a series of thought-provoking Chinese movies to hit the theaters, will leave you breathless. At the box office this summer, an entire crop of Chinese movies has managed to enthrall with their technical finesse, plot, direction and acting chops, quietly working their magic on viewers, and knocking for a place at the global high table on merit alone. Of course, video streaming platforms such as Netflix do list popular Chinese movies for the global audience, but I fear they may be missing out on a clutch of exciting new offerings. Life Hotel, another gem, is certain to leave one teary-eyed for its deeply moving sketch of a struggling palliative care facility eyed by land sharks, while A Place Called Silence will shatter your cozy assumptions of childhood and the perils children face daily. Suffice to say, as the Chinese movie ecosystem puts its stamp on world cinema, big events such as the annual Beijing International Film Festival may even surpass the popularity of Cannes, Venice or Berlin in the future.

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China market reopens for Indian films, but uncertainties remain with limited quota and overdose of repetitive movies
3 weeks, 4 days ago

China market reopens for Indian films, but uncertainties remain with limited quota and overdose of repetitive movies

Live Mint  

The China market is reopening for Indian films after about five years with Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja set for release this weekend. While the Chinese market generated massive returns for Indian films with hits likePK,Dangal, andHindi Medium, especially from 2015 to 2019, the trend petered out as political tensions between the two countries escalated. “China works with a limited release calendar …

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era
1 month, 1 week ago

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily  

American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era
1 month, 1 week ago

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily  

American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

China Daily  

The Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Oct 24. Experts at the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival emphasized that documentary filmmakers should present authentic and deeply human reflections in order to connect with today's audiences. The festival, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 24 to 26, was co-hosted by China Central Newsreel and Documentary …

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

China Daily  

The Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Oct 24. Experts at the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival emphasized that documentary filmmakers should present authentic and deeply human reflections in order to connect with today's audiences. The festival, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 24 to 26, was co-hosted by China Central Newsreel and Documentary …

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

China Daily  

The Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Oct 24. Experts at the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival emphasized that documentary filmmakers should present authentic and deeply human reflections in order to connect with today's audiences. The festival, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 24 to 26, was co-hosted by China Central Newsreel and Documentary …

Chinese movies weave magic on screen
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese movies weave magic on screen

China Daily  

Upstream, the latest in a series of thought-provoking Chinese movies to hit the theaters, will leave you breathless. At the box office this summer, an entire crop of Chinese movies has managed to enthrall with their technical finesse, plot, direction and acting chops, quietly working their magic on viewers, and knocking for a place at the global high table on …

Hollywood's glory fades due to US prejudice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hollywood's glory fades due to US prejudice

China Daily  

The Hollywood sign is seen in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, Oct 19, 2017. The major changes in the internal and external environment of Chinese cinema will have long-term, complex implications not just for the film industry but also on the development of China's cultural sector. A richer commercial ecosystem has naturally helped in developing new growth models tailored to …

Hundred Flowers confirms culture is hot ticket
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundred Flowers confirms culture is hot ticket

China Daily  

Directors Xie Junwei and Zou Jing alongside producer Song Yiyi win the Excellent Film award for the animated film Chang'an. CHINA DAILY "China is currently one of the few countries where the market share of domestic films surpasses imported blockbusters," said Yin, adding that this was a testament to the progress achieved by local talent. According to statistics from the …

Hundred Flowers confirms culture is hot ticket
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundred Flowers confirms culture is hot ticket

China Daily  

Directors Xie Junwei and Zou Jing alongside producer Song Yiyi win the Excellent Film award for the animated film Chang'an. CHINA DAILY "China is currently one of the few countries where the market share of domestic films surpasses imported blockbusters," said Yin, adding that this was a testament to the progress achieved by local talent. According to statistics from the …

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings

China Daily  

A poster for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which is among the top-grossing films on the Chinese mainland so far this year. Yu Chao, deputy general manager of Beijing's Capital Cinema chain, says that ticket sales for imported films have accounted for about 15 percent of the chain's total revenue since the start of this year. In the first …

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings

China Daily  

A scene from Guan Hu's drama Black Dog. "After a partial comeback in 2023, Chinese cinema is returning to this year's 77th Cannes Film Festival in a major way," a review on American entertainment media outlet the Hollywood Reporter, stated. Earlier this year, animated fantasy Deep Sea was released in more than 500 French cinemas, totaling 10,000-plus screenings and shattering …

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Moviegoers relish intriguing plot diversity of screen offerings

China Daily  

A poster for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which is among the top-grossing films on the Chinese mainland so far this year. Yu Chao, deputy general manager of Beijing's Capital Cinema chain, says that ticket sales for imported films have accounted for about 15 percent of the chain's total revenue since the start of this year. In the first …

Major sci-fi work set for big screen test
6 months ago

Major sci-fi work set for big screen test

China Daily  

Stage shows that shine at the opening ceremony of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday. Beijing Enlight Media revealed that the company has joined hands with the Three Body Universe Cultural Development to work on the movie adaptation of the Three Body trilogy, which will be directed by Zhang Yimou, the international award-winning filmmaker who also directed the …

Major sci-fi work set for big screen test
6 months ago

Major sci-fi work set for big screen test

China Daily  

Stage shows that shine at the opening ceremony of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday. Beijing Enlight Media revealed that the company has joined hands with the Three Body Universe Cultural Development to work on the movie adaptation of the Three Body trilogy, which will be directed by Zhang Yimou, the international award-winning filmmaker who also directed the …

Major sci-fi work set for big screen test
6 months ago

Major sci-fi work set for big screen test

China Daily  

Stage shows that shine at the opening ceremony of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday. Beijing Enlight Media revealed that the company has joined hands with the Three Body Universe Cultural Development to work on the movie adaptation of the Three Body trilogy, which will be directed by Zhang Yimou, the international award-winning filmmaker who also directed the …

C-dramas make waves with overseas viewers
6 months, 1 week ago

C-dramas make waves with overseas viewers

China Daily  

The Legend of Shen Li, starring Zhao Liying, was listed as the top-viewed series on WeTV in Thailand. Amid the wave of Chinese TV dramas going abroad, a string of smash hits at home has also gained popularity overseas, exemplified by The Welcome to Milele Village. "These excellent TV dramas embody distinctive Chinese values, showcase the striving spirit of the …

Shenyang set to spark laughter with inaugural comedy film week
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenyang set to spark laughter with inaugural comedy film week

China Daily  

The inaugural China Comedy Film Week is poised to captivate audiences in Shenyang, Liaoning province, from June 7 to 11, encapsulating the spirit of mirth and cinema under the theme "Gathering in Shenyang, Blossoming with Joy". This weeklong event, dedicated to the art of comedy films, will showcase a constellation of comedic luminaries and present a curated selection of timeless …

Shenyang set to spark laughter with inaugural comedy film week
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenyang set to spark laughter with inaugural comedy film week

China Daily  

The inaugural China Comedy Film Week is poised to captivate audiences in Shenyang, Liaoning province, from June 7 to 11, encapsulating the spirit of mirth and cinema under the theme "Gathering in Shenyang, Blossoming with Joy". This weeklong event, dedicated to the art of comedy films, will showcase a constellation of comedic luminaries and present a curated selection of timeless …

Helping films attract global audiences
7 months ago

Helping films attract global audiences

China Daily  

A poster of Tsui Hark's martial arts film. Liu Chun, vice-president of the China Film Group Corp, says that they prepared for two months to organize a special screening event of the films during the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, which closed on April 26, in the hope of more Chinese films being shown abroad. Considering the increasing number of …

Helping films attract global audiences
7 months ago

Helping films attract global audiences

China Daily  

A poster of Tsui Hark's martial arts film. Liu Chun, vice-president of the China Film Group Corp, says that they prepared for two months to organize a special screening event of the films during the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, which closed on April 26, in the hope of more Chinese films being shown abroad. Considering the increasing number of …

Chinese films shine once more at Cannes
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese films shine once more at Cannes

China Daily  

A poster for the film Caught by the Tides. Caught by the Tides is also significant because it is Jia's first film at Cannes in six years, which he said evokes a sense of nostalgia for "finally making my return to the cinema world". As one of the most star-studded Chinese films participating in the festival, Hong Kong director Peter …

Chinese films shine once more at Cannes
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese films shine once more at Cannes

China Daily  

A poster for the film Caught by the Tides. Caught by the Tides is also significant because it is Jia's first film at Cannes in six years, which he said evokes a sense of nostalgia for "finally making my return to the cinema world". As one of the most star-studded Chinese films participating in the festival, Hong Kong director Peter …

A cultural and tourism powerhouse emerges in Dezhou
7 months, 3 weeks ago

A cultural and tourism powerhouse emerges in Dezhou

China Daily  

Located in Laoling, Dezhou, Shandong province, Laoling Film Studio stands as a beacon of cultural and tourism innovation, poised to transform the region into a vibrant hub for filmmaking, entertainment, and immersive experiences. As one of Shandong's major projects, Laoling Film Studio has already attracted over 30 leading film and television companies, solidifying its position as the largest cultural and …

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience
8 months ago

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience

China Daily  

A special screening aimed at expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market was held as part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival on April 20. As part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival, a special screening was organized with the aim of expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market, drawing …

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience
8 months ago

Beijing film festival showcases Chinese cinema to global audience

China Daily  

A special screening aimed at expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market was held as part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival on April 20. As part of the ongoing 14th Beijing International Film Festival, a special screening was organized with the aim of expanding the presence of Chinese movies in the overseas market, drawing …

Asian cinema ready to unite
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian cinema ready to unite

China Daily  

Phasit Wacharatham, founder and chief executive of Locman2011, poses for a photo while filming a TV commercial for a Chinese dairy company in Thailand in December. Phasit, founder and chief executive of Locman2011, a film-production company in Thailand, said he expects to see more coproduction in Asia's film and TV industry. "We met representatives of film production companies from Beijing, …

Asian cinema ready to unite
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian cinema ready to unite

China Daily  

Phasit Wacharatham, founder and chief executive of Locman2011, poses for a photo while filming a TV commercial for a Chinese dairy company in Thailand in December. Phasit, founder and chief executive of Locman2011, a film-production company in Thailand, said he expects to see more coproduction in Asia's film and TV industry. "We met representatives of film production companies from Beijing, …

Anyone but You and other movies made for watching on a plane.
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Anyone but You and other movies made for watching on a plane.

Slate  

Earlier this week, Anyone but You, the romantic comedy starring Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney and professional handsome man Glen Powell, crossed $100 million at the international box office. There are several important criteria, but I’ll start with the most obvious: A good plane movie often features at least one scene that is actually set on a plane. The denouement of …

Movies featuring women's strength popular in China's cinema
11 months ago

Movies featuring women's strength popular in China's cinema

China Daily  

Maoyan Entertainment, which operates one of the country's largest ticketing services, held a press conference to analyze the trends in the domestic movie market in 2023. Movies highlighting the strength of women emerged as a popular genre in China's rapidly recovering film market last year, according to Maoyan Entertainment, which operates one of the country's largest ticketing services, Maoyan. Besides, …

Nation's movie market surges ahead after pandemic
11 months, 1 week ago

Nation's movie market surges ahead after pandemic

China Daily  

Visitors to a cinema in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, line up to buy tickets on New Year's Eve. Some 1.53 billion yuan was earned from more than 36.6 million theater visits during the Dec 30 to Jan 1 holiday period, with domestic movies contributing 1.41 billion yuan, or 92 percent of overall ticket revenue, showed data from the China Film Administration, …

Nation's movie market surges ahead after pandemic
11 months, 1 week ago

Nation's movie market surges ahead after pandemic

China Daily  

Visitors to a cinema in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, line up to buy tickets on New Year's Eve. Some 1.53 billion yuan was earned from more than 36.6 million theater visits during the Dec 30 to Jan 1 holiday period, with domestic movies contributing 1.41 billion yuan, or 92 percent of overall ticket revenue, showed data from the China Film Administration, …

Chinese mini dramas find global fan following
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese mini dramas find global fan following

China Daily  

A good-looking rich man showers lavish gifts on his lady love as he pursues her determinedly. With a duration of one to two minutes per episode and around 60-80 episodes making up a series, the love stories are exhausting ways to create hooks every other minute to keep the audiences engaged. Despite the plot being branded "choppy" and "Wattpad stories …

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival

China Daily  

Poster for the Golden Rooster film festival. The 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, one of the country's most prestigious movie industry events, kicked off on Wednesday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province, gathering many insiders and celebrities to discuss the prospects of the domestic film industry. The top attraction of the festival, the 36th …

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival

China Daily  

Poster for the Golden Rooster film festival. The 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, one of the country's most prestigious movie industry events, kicked off on Wednesday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province, gathering many insiders and celebrities to discuss the prospects of the domestic film industry. The top attraction of the festival, the 36th …

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Filmmakers share insights into industry's development at festival

China Daily  

Poster for the Golden Rooster film festival. The 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, one of the country's most prestigious movie industry events, kicked off on Wednesday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province, gathering many insiders and celebrities to discuss the prospects of the domestic film industry. The top attraction of the festival, the 36th …

From Chinese screens to the world
1 year, 6 months ago

From Chinese screens to the world

China Daily  

Jason Statham and Wu Jing, who star in the latest sci-fi movie Meg 2: The Trench, pose for a group photo on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Shanghai International Film Festival on June 9. Industry insiders spoke about the rise of China's film industry and discussed how Chinese films and culture can be better shared …

From Chinese screens to the world
1 year, 6 months ago

From Chinese screens to the world

China Daily  

Jason Statham and Wu Jing, who star in the latest sci-fi movie Meg 2: The Trench, pose for a group photo on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Shanghai International Film Festival on June 9. Industry insiders spoke about the rise of China's film industry and discussed how Chinese films and culture can be better shared …

Hollywood is losing the battle for China
1 year, 7 months ago

Hollywood is losing the battle for China

The Economist  

In “Top Gun: Maverick”, Tom Cruise plays a US Navy pilot taking his F -18 fighter jet on a dangerous mission The film was one of the biggest blockbusters of last year. But in China the government declined to screen it Instead, from April 28th Chinese audiences can watch “Born to Fly”, a film about the People’s Liberation Army Air …

Plotline gives movies a script for global success
1 year, 7 months ago

Plotline gives movies a script for global success

China Daily  

As China's first international movie event to fully resume all in-person activities since the COVID-19 outbreak, the 13th Beijing International Film Festival gathers celebrities such as action star Jackie Chan at the red carpet opening ceremony on Friday. Since the production of China's first-ever film, Dingjun Mountain, in 1905, domestic cinema has seen a century of change and been marked …

Plotline gives movies a script for global success
1 year, 7 months ago

Plotline gives movies a script for global success

China Daily  

As China's first international movie event to fully resume all in-person activities since the COVID-19 outbreak, the 13th Beijing International Film Festival gathers celebrities such as action star Jackie Chan at the red carpet opening ceremony on Friday. Since the production of China's first-ever film, Dingjun Mountain, in 1905, domestic cinema has seen a century of change and been marked …

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service

China Daily  

Film poster of Nice View. With the 18th Chinese American Film Festival kicking off in Los Angeles last week, the annual event has selected 12 acclaimed domestic movies out of nearly 400 participating entries for its nonprofit online exhibition between Nov 7 and Nov 30. The 18th Chinese American Film Festival will hold the online screening via Smart Cinema between …

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese movies going abroad via virtual cinema service

China Daily  

Film poster of Nice View. With the 18th Chinese American Film Festival kicking off in Los Angeles last week, the annual event has selected 12 acclaimed domestic movies out of nearly 400 participating entries for its nonprofit online exhibition between Nov 7 and Nov 30. The 18th Chinese American Film Festival will hold the online screening via Smart Cinema between …

Film sector needs a successful story
2 years, 3 months ago

Film sector needs a successful story

China Daily  

Actor Li Xuejian, the jury president of Tiantan Award, shows up on the red carpet. He is flanked by other members of the jury, director Guo Fan, actress Qin Hailu, documentary filmmaker Malcolm Clarke and director-actor Wu Jing, during the 12th Beijing International Film Festival at the Beijing Yanqi International Convention and Exhibition Center on Aug 19. As the first …

Film sector needs a successful story
2 years, 3 months ago

Film sector needs a successful story

China Daily  

Actor Li Xuejian, the jury president of Tiantan Award, shows up on the red carpet. He is flanked by other members of the jury, director Guo Fan, actress Qin Hailu, documentary filmmaker Malcolm Clarke and director-actor Wu Jing, during the 12th Beijing International Film Festival at the Beijing Yanqi International Convention and Exhibition Center on Aug 19. As the first …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

Beijing film festival erupts with culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing film festival erupts with culture

China Daily  

A scene in the documentary Fire of Love. As one of the most sought-after sections for movie enthusiasts, the 12th Beijing International Film Festival has screened more than 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign movies in 18 cinemas for its annual "Beijing Film Panorama" section. Fire of Love, a documentary which held its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival …

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