Film on China’s Manhunt for Economic Fugitives Eyes a 2021 Release
“The Hunting”, a film that depicts China’s “Fox Hunt” operation that pursues economic crime suspects who flee overseas, is set to hit the silver screen in early 2021, according to the film’s official social media account. Based on real events from the campaign that was launched by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in 2014, the upcoming film is an exciting thriller and crime movie co-produced by Shanghai Film Group and the economic crime investigation bureau of the MPS. The film stars two renowned actors Tony Leung and Duan Yihong. Read more Mtime
Film ‘A First Farewell’ Sets a Special Release Date
On Monday night, the independent film A First Farewell announced that it will be released on the first day when Chinese movie theaters reopen—a date that remains uncertain as the protracted theater shutdown continues in China. This special release date announcement, echoing the long “farewell” that every film fan is experiencing this year, has drawn many eyeballs on social media and made people reminisce about their last moviegoing experience that they had in January. As shown by a recent 34 percent increase in Maoyan’s overall “Want to Watch” index, Chinese audiences are still showing a high willingness and desire to head to cinemas if they reopen. Read more iwenxuebao
