Legendary director Martin Scorsese hailed at Rome Film Fest

​Cinema lovers flocked to hear legendary American director talk about films at a sold-out event at the film festival.

Former CCTV anchorman Li Yong dies at 50

Former CCTV anchorman Li Yong died on Oct 25 at age 50 after 17 months of battle against cancer, Li's wife said this morning.

Beijing Film Academy reunion draws cinema veterans

The year 1978 was when the academy re-opened after being closed for about a decade, and marks a turning point for the rise of the so-called "Chinese fifth-generation filmmakers".

Royal charm

People may marvel at the magnificent scenarios of ancient palatial constructions in the 1987 Oscar-winning film The Last Emperor.

Aamir Khan: Movies can connect different cultures

From Dangal to Secret Superstar to the latest Hichki, Bollywood hits have stirred up waves of popularity among Chinese moviegoers over recent years.

Nation's online literature leaping off page

Legend of Fuyao premiered in China in June and generated nearly 14 billion views in less than two months, making the online fantasy series a summer blockbuster hit.

French film star Isabelle Huppert thrills cinema lovers

​French film star Isabelle Huppert thrilled cinema lovers during a Close Encounter with the audience at the Rome Film Festival on Saturday, where she answered questions about her artistic process and was given a lifetime achievement award.

Horror film 'Halloween' dominates North American box office

​Universal and Blumhouse's horror film "Halloween" dominated North American box office in its opening weekend with an estimated 77.5 million U.S. dollars, scoring the second biggest horror opening weekend of all-time.

Chinese film, actress win awards at Chicago festival

Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke's latest film "Ash Is Purest White" won the Silver Hugo for Best Director at the ongoing 54th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) at AMC River East 21 in the U.S. state of Illinois on Friday.

'The Delegation' wins Grand Prix at Warsaw Int'l Film Festival

​"The Delegation" directed by Albania's Bujar Alimani won the Grand Prix of the 34th Warsaw International Film Festival, which concluded here Saturday.