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Chinese Documentary Explores Relationship Between Humans and Nature

Dec 20, 2017 / News /

Experimental documentary by filmmaker Ning Jiawei dives into the complex relationship between humans and nature. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Jackie’ Scores China Release Date

Dec 14, 2017 / Headlines From China /

American biographical drama film ‘Jackie’ has been scheduled to release across China on January 19. Chinese company Bliss Media is one of the producers of the film. Read More

DOC NYC

Nov 9, 2017 /

Documentary storytelling is flourishing like never before – encompassing reportage, memoir, history, humor and more. DOC NYC celebrates this cultural phenomenon and encourages its new directions. Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to Chinese Film Screenings for November in NYC

Nov 6, 2017 / Guide /

At the beginning of each month, CFI posts a comprehensive list of Chinese film screenings in NYC. Here is what to see in November. Read More

International Co-production of Chinese Documentary Development

Oct 27, 2017 / China Film Insiders /

In the past few years, China’s growth has attracted global attention and international co-production of Chinese documentaries have increased in the international market. Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to Chinese Film Screenings for October in NYC

Oct 5, 2017 / Guide /

If you are interested in understanding China, you will be interested in the films we are introducing here. And if you happen to be in New York this month, you have the opportunity to see them on the big screen. Read More

Headlines from China: Why China’s 110 Million Yuan for Pixar’s ‘Cars 3’ is Somehow Embarrassing

Sep 1, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Disney/Pixar's 'Cars 3' has raked in 110 million yuan in China after one week in release, which doesn't look shabby if we don't mention the animation is produced by Pixar. Read More

Titanic’s Chinese Survivors Resurface From Depths of History

Aug 24, 2017 / News /

More than a century after the Titanic sank in April 1912, filmmaker Arthur Jones and his team started work on documentary “The Six”, in which they investigate the history of the six Chinese passengers who survived the sinking of the ship. Read More

China Turns out in Force at Sunny Side of the Doc

Jun 20, 2017 / News /

Chinese broadcasters are making their imprint on this week's Sunny Side of the Doc, with one of the largest delegations at the annual event in La Rochelle, France. Read More

Film Review: ‘Born In China’ Projects Soft Power, Cuddly As Well

Apr 24, 2017 / Reviews /

After his previous work, it may have seemed natural for Lu to direct a documentary about animals facing extinction in China. With China’s breakneck growth and its President talking about taking the lead in global warming prevention, what better time for a Chinese director to show the world that beyond the cities on its smog-choked coast resides an innocent China of vast natural beauty and splendor in need of protection? Read More

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