Shanghai Shines: 27th SIFF Kicks Off with Gala Night
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival kicks off on June 14, celebrating 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese cinema against Shanghai’s vibrant backdrop.
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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.
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.