Sharm el-Sheikh Asian Film Festival closes in Egypt

The Sharm el-Sheikh Asian Film Festival (SAFF) closed on Friday with a feature movie from Afghanistan, Rona Azim's Mother, winning the best prize.

Oscar-winner Domee Shi says 'Bao' has universal appeal

​Chinese-born Canadian director Domee Shi says the Chinese elements of her Oscar-winning short film "Bao" have universal appeal.

'Green Book': Does it deserve the controversy?

It seems Oscar's controversial Best Picture winner "Green Book" was warmly embraced in China.

Filmmakers encouraged to go for realism

Chinese filmmakers and TV producers said they were encouraged by President Xi Jinping's speech on Monday calling for more realistic themes during a discussion with political advisers from culture, art and social science circles.

Film 'Alita' leads Chinese box office

"Alita: Battle Angel" dominated the Chinese mainland box office in the week ending March 3, according to China Film News.

'Green Book' grosses more than 150 mln yuan at Chinese box office

"Green Book," a comedy-drama film that has just won three Oscars, raked in 151.8 million yuan (about 22.65 million U.S. dollars) at the Chinese mainland box office in just five days.

Chinese films reaching more Australian audiences

Despite language barrier, Chinese films are reaching more Australian audiences with contemporary issues resonating with many people.

'How to Train Your Dragon 3' scores over 193 mln yuan at Chinese box office

Universal and DreamWorks' "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" has pocketed more than 193 million yuan (about 28.8 million U.S. dollars) at the Chinese mainland box office since hitting Chinese screens Friday.

Chinese films reaching more Australian audiences

Despite language barrier, Chinese films are reaching more Australian audiences with contemporary issues resonating with many people here, an Australian cinema researcher has said.

Documentary on poverty alleviation focuses on western Guizhou

A documentary feature which looks at poverty eradication in Southwest China's Guizhou province has opened across domestic theaters since Feb 26 and is also available on Smart Cinema.