Mounting a silver-screen comeback
4 years, 4 months ago

Mounting a silver-screen comeback

China Daily  

The Shanghai International Film Festival's Belt and Road Film Week uses outdoor projectors. The pandemic might have battered the domestic film scene, but major industry players have already kicked into high gear to help revive the market's fortunes, Zhang Kun reports in Shanghai. China's filmmakers celebrated their first big gathering at the 23rd Shanghai International Film Festival which kicked off on July 25, expressing their confidence in the Chinese market and eagerness to speed up creation and production. The festival, which ends on Aug 2, is the first major international film event taking place in China since the COVID-19 outbreak in late January forced all cinemas in the country to close.

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A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival
3 weeks, 1 day ago

A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival

China Daily  

CAIRO — Brief History of a Family won the Network for the Promotion of the Asia Pacific Cinema Award as the best Asian feature film at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival, which concluded on Nov 22. "China has had a great cinema industry for a long time, and we used to watch Chinese films while studying filmmaking," says Egyptian …

A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival
3 weeks, 1 day ago

A glittering week for Chinese films at Cairo festival

China Daily  

CAIRO — Brief History of a Family won the Network for the Promotion of the Asia Pacific Cinema Award as the best Asian feature film at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival, which concluded on Nov 22. "China has had a great cinema industry for a long time, and we used to watch Chinese films while studying filmmaking," says Egyptian …

China's Golden Rooster film festival opens in Xiamen
1 month, 1 week ago

China's Golden Rooster film festival opens in Xiamen

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-15 The 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival opens on Nov 13 in Xiamen. The 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, which features China's top film awards ceremony, opened on Nov 13 in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province. Notably, this year's festival also features multiple film exhibition events, including the Golden …

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 …

Envoy in US: Film can be a 'bridge of friendship'
1 month, 1 week ago

Envoy in US: Film can be a 'bridge of friendship'

China Daily  

China's ambassador to the United States, in remarks to movie and TV festivals, said film can be a "bridge of friendship" between the two countries. He recalled the history of cultural exchange going back to 1954, when Premier Zhou Enlai invited Charlie Chaplin to a Geneva screening of The Butterfly Lovers — China's first color film, often called the "Chinese …

Chinese film festival brings cultural exchange to Munich
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese film festival brings cultural exchange to Munich

China Daily  

Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night. Munich welcomed the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night, inviting locals to explore China's cinematic world through a diverse lineup of films. Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the two-week event will showcase 21 feature films, three short films, two animated features, and three animated …

Civilization theme for documentary festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Civilization theme for documentary festival

China Daily  

Representatives and experts announce the opening of the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival on Thursday. Advancing the cultivation of a modern Chinese civilization was the theme of the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival which took place from Thursday to Saturday in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Co-hosted by the China Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio, the China Film Association and Zhuhai's …

Shanghai tourism festival kicks off with grand parades, performances
3 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai tourism festival kicks off with grand parades, performances

China Daily  

The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival kicks off at Shanghai's Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street on Saturday. A massive crowd gathered on Saturday evening at Shanghai's Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to watch the floats parade and performances marking the opening of the 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival. The float from Legoland Shanghai Resort was the first to appear, giving citizens and visitors a …

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

China Daily  

A media event is held on Thursday in Beijing to announce the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival, which is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. As announced at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 …

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

China Daily  

A media event is held on Thursday in Beijing to announce the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival, which is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. As announced at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 …

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

China Daily  

A media event is held on Thursday in Beijing to announce the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival, which is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. As announced at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, the upcoming 3rd Chinese Documentary Film Festival is set to take place from Oct 24 to 26 …

Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival

China Daily  

The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival will take place from Sept 14 to Oct 6 with about 200 themed tours, activities, and products introduced alongside the iconic float parade. A series of key events are scheduled throughout this year's festival, according to Cheng Meihong, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism. The Lin-gang Special Area introduces three …

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 …

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

China Daily  

A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

China Daily  

A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

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 …

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup

China Daily  

The dance performance Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theater will be featured at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. The organizers of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival have recently disclosed a tantalizing array of art programs scheduled to captivate audiences from Oct 10 to Nov 17. At the heart of this year's festival …

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup

China Daily  

The dance performance Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theater will be featured at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. The organizers of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival have recently disclosed a tantalizing array of art programs scheduled to captivate audiences from Oct 18 to Nov 17. At the heart of this year's festival …

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup

China Daily  

The dance performance Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theater will be featured at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. The organizers of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival have recently disclosed a tantalizing array of art programs scheduled to captivate audiences from Oct 18 to Nov 17. At the heart of this year's festival …

China's latest great cinematic plotline continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's latest great cinematic plotline continues

China Daily  

The China Film Group Corporation holds an event to announce that hundreds of domestic theaters are offering livestreams of the Paris Olympic Games. When Hollywood director James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster Avatar was shown in domestic theaters in 2010, China was home to 6,200 silver screens, 500 of which could handle a 3D release. CINITY screens, which were introduced to the …

China's latest great cinematic plotline continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's latest great cinematic plotline continues

China Daily  

The China Film Group Corporation holds an event to announce that hundreds of domestic theaters are offering livestreams of the Paris Olympic Games. When Hollywood director James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster Avatar was shown in domestic theaters in 2010, China was home to 6,200 silver screens, 500 of which could handle a 3D release. CINITY screens, which were introduced to the …

China's latest great cinematic plotline continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's latest great cinematic plotline continues

China Daily  

The China Film Group Corporation holds an event to announce that hundreds of domestic theaters are offering livestreams of the Paris Olympic Games. When Hollywood director James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster Avatar was shown in domestic theaters in 2010, China was home to 6,200 silver screens, 500 of which could handle a 3D release. CINITY screens, which were introduced to the …

Beijing theater event unites global artists
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily  

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

Beijing theater event unites global artists
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily  

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

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 …

Chongqing hosts first sci-tech film week
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chongqing hosts first sci-tech film week

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the First China Chongqing Science and Technology Film Week was held on Wednesday night in Chongqing's Yongchuan district. "Film is a product of technological advancement and a fusion of technology and art, embodying both industrial and cultural attributes," said Jin Haiyang, president of the Digital Film Production Working Committee of the China Film Association, at the …

Chongqing hosts first sci-tech film week
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chongqing hosts first sci-tech film week

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the First China Chongqing Science and Technology Film Week was held on Wednesday night in Chongqing's Yongchuan district. "Film is a product of technological advancement and a fusion of technology and art, embodying both industrial and cultural attributes," said Jin Haiyang, president of the Digital Film Production Working Committee of the China Film Association, at the …

Shanghai Film Art Center unveiled to public
6 months ago

Shanghai Film Art Center unveiled to public

China Daily  

Wang Jian'er, chairman of Shanghai Film Group Situated within the historic mansion at 200 Xinhua Road, the Shanghai Film Art Center was unveiled on Friday to provide richer film-related experiences. Wang Jian'er, chairman of Shanghai Film Group, underscored Shanghai's legacy as the cradle of Chinese cinema and the center's mission to transcend boundaries, intertwining film with a spectrum of artistic …

Shanghai Film Art Center unveiled to public
6 months ago

Shanghai Film Art Center unveiled to public

China Daily  

Wang Jian'er, chairman of Shanghai Film Group Situated within the historic mansion at 200 Xinhua Road, the Shanghai Film Art Center was unveiled on Friday to provide richer film-related experiences. Wang Jian'er, chairman of Shanghai Film Group, underscored Shanghai's legacy as the cradle of Chinese cinema and the center's mission to transcend boundaries, intertwining film with a spectrum of artistic …

Shanghai Film Art Center unveiled to public
6 months ago

Shanghai Film Art Center unveiled to public

China Daily  

Wang Jian'er, chairman of Shanghai Film Group Situated within the historic mansion at 200 Xinhua Road, the Shanghai Film Art Center was unveiled on Friday to provide richer film-related experiences. Wang Jian'er, chairman of Shanghai Film Group, underscored Shanghai's legacy as the cradle of Chinese cinema and the center's mission to transcend boundaries, intertwining film with a spectrum of artistic …

Shanghai International Film Festival announces schedule
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai International Film Festival announces schedule

China Daily  

By ZHANG KUN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-06-06 21:25 The upcoming Shanghai International Film Festival released the schedule for the showcase titles on Thursday, with box office kicking off at noon on Friday. The 26th SIFF will take place from June 14 to 23, when 450 films will have about 1,600 projections in 47 cinemas around Shanghai, and six cinemas …

Shanghai International Film Festival announces schedule
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai International Film Festival announces schedule

China Daily  

The upcoming Shanghai International Film Festival released the schedule for the showcase titles on Thursday, with box office kicking off at noon on Friday. The 26th SIFF will take place from June 14 to 23, when 450 films will have about 1,600 projections in 47 cinemas around Shanghai, and six cinemas in other Yangtze River Delta cities such as Nanjing …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Shanghai film and TV festivals unveil lineups and competitions
7 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai film and TV festivals unveil lineups and competitions

China Daily  

Poster of the 29th Shanghai TV Festival. The anticipation for the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival and the 29th Shanghai TV Festival reached a crescendo as the news conference unfolded in Beijing, revealing the eagerly awaited dates for the festivals. This year's SIFF has attracted a record-breaking 3,700 submissions from 105 countries and regions, showcasing 1,375 world premieres and 390 …

Shanghai film and TV festivals unveil lineups and competitions
7 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai film and TV festivals unveil lineups and competitions

China Daily  

Poster of the 29th Shanghai TV Festival. The anticipation for the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival and the 29th Shanghai TV Festival reached a crescendo as the news conference unfolded in Beijing, revealing the eagerly awaited dates for the festivals. This year's SIFF has attracted a record-breaking 3,700 submissions from 105 countries and regions, showcasing 1,375 world premieres and 390 …

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 …

Shanghai film and TV festivals unveil lineups and competitions
7 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai film and TV festivals unveil lineups and competitions

China Daily  

Poster of the 29th Shanghai TV Festival. The anticipation for the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival and the 29th Shanghai TV Festival reached a crescendo as the news conference unfolded in Beijing, revealing the eagerly awaited dates for the festivals. This year's SIFF has attracted a record-breaking 3,700 submissions from 105 countries and regions, showcasing 1,375 world premieres and 390 …

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 …

College film festival celebrates young filmmakers and creative spirit
8 months ago

College film festival celebrates young filmmakers and creative spirit

China Daily  

The 31st College Film Festival, a significant component of the Beijing International Film Festival, commenced on April 20 at the Beijing Time Museum. The 31st College Film Festival, a significant component of the Beijing International Film Festival, commenced on Saturday at the Beijing Time Museum in the capital city's Dongcheng district, marking a celebration of young talent and creativity in …

14th Beijing International Film Festival opens to boost cultural exchange
8 months ago

14th Beijing International Film Festival opens to boost cultural exchange

China Daily  

Jury members director Emir Kusturica, jury president for this year's Tiantan Award, Australian sound designer David White, actor Kris Phillips, better known domestically as Fei Xiang, actress Ma Li, actor Zhu Yilong, Austrian director Jessica Hausner and Brazilian director Carlos Saldanha at the opening ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing on April 18, 2024. The 14th …

14th Beijing International Film Festival opens to boost cultural exchange
8 months ago

14th Beijing International Film Festival opens to boost cultural exchange

China Daily  

Jury members director Emir Kusturica, jury president for this year's Tiantan Award, Australian sound designer David White, actor Kris Phillips, better known domestically as Fei Xiang, actress Ma Li, actor Zhu Yilong, Austrian director Jessica Hausner and Brazilian director Carlos Saldanha at the opening ceremony of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival in Beijing on April 18, 2024. The 14th …

Shanghai released 2024 events guide
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai released 2024 events guide

China Daily  

Shanghai has officially released a comprehensive guide for its 2024 events, showcasing a wide ranging selection of 70 top-tier cultural, sports, tourism, business, and exhibition events. The city has already hosted remarkable events this year, including the energetic MAGIC Shanghai 3x3 Basketball Youth Tournament in January, the International Skating Union Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in February, and the 39th …

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