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Headlines from China: Zhang Yimou Starts Shooting New Film in Dunhuang

Jul 10, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Today, Zhang Yimou starts filming his new film 'One Second' in Dunhuang, a Chinese city best known for the nearby Mogao Caves. Read More

Headlines from China: Zhang Yimou’s Next Film Unveiled

Jun 27, 2018 / Headlines From China /

China’s film bureau announced a new batch of approved film projects, which include Zhang Yimou's upcoming film "One Second," Disney's "Mulan" and 2017 FIRST International Film Festival's Best Film "Laughing to Die." Read More

Headlines from China: A Look at 2018 Summer Movies in China

Jun 5, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The overall quality of this year's summer films in China is thrilling. Imported Hollywood movies will hit the cinema in June, while in July and August, domestic films will overwhelmingly dominate the cinemas due to the annual summer blackout period. Read More

Headlines from China: Wang Xiaohui Named Head of China Film Bureau

May 24, 2018 / Headlines From China /

It was announced on May 24 (Beijing Time) that Wang Xiaohui had been named Head of China Film Bureau. Previously a government agency, the Film Bureau became a part of the publicity department of the communist party in March this year as a part of China's government restructuring. Read More

Chinese Filmmakers Think Local….While the World Waits

May 3, 2018 / News /

Popular films screen in Italy but international release remains on hold for many. Read More

“Zhang Yimou: Globalization and the Subject of Culture” Review

Mar 13, 2018 / Book Review /

Larson’s welcome book reminds us that although the field of Chinese cinema studies has grown and diversified, it is perhaps in the realm of popular film that the most work remains to be done. Zhang Yimou: Globalization and the Subject of Culture takes a huge step down that road. Read More