CGTN’s Must-See Picks from 2025 Shanghai Film Fest
CGTN’s selection of 9 standout films at the 2025 Shanghai International Film Festival showcases global storytelling, from Laotian heritage to sci-fi animation.
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Edge of Time: Cosmic Animation Explores War, Memory & Hope
Discover Edge of Time, a haunting animation from the Chinese mainland and Japan that fuses CGI with hand-drawn art. A tale of war, memory and hope. Dive into the journey.
Nine Queens: A 24-Hour Twist-Filled Crime Comedy from Argentina
Explore ‘Nine Queens’, a 24-hour dark comedy crime from Argentina. Follow veteran con artist Marcos and rookie Juan through Buenos Aires in a twist-packed tale of trust and deception.
SIFF 2024 Kicks Off in Shanghai: 400+ Films, 1,500 Screenings Await
SIFF 2024 brings over 400 films and 1,500 screenings to Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta from June 13-22, featuring VR showcases, global premieres and insider events.
China’s 2025 Summer Film Season Showcases 60+ Global Hits
China’s 2025 summer film season brings 60+ domestic and international titles—from historical dramas to Hollywood blockbusters—plus nationwide discount campaigns.
US Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign Films: Global Cinema in the Crosshairs
The Trump administration’s threat of a 100% tariff on foreign-made films could shake the global movie industry already grappling with digital disruption.
16th Cross-Strait Film Festival Opens in Taipei
The 16th Cross-Strait Film Festival kicks off in Taipei, showcasing a vibrant selection of films from the Chinese mainland to foster cultural dialogue.
Expert Sounds Alarm Over Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff
Film expert Mario Pacheco SzĂ©kely warns that President Trump’s plan to impose a 100% tariff on imported films risks undermining decades of global cinema collaboration.
Red Silk: China-Russia Detective Drama Hits Chinese Mainland Theaters
China-Russia co-production Red Silk, a detective drama about Communist Party of China couriers and Soviet allies in Siberia, hits the Chinese mainland in September after premieres in Moscow and Berlin.
Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Movies
Trump’s 100% tariff on foreign-made films could reshape the availability and cost of international cinema in the U.S.