Headlines From China: Oscar-nominated Norwegian Film Resonates with Chinese Youth

Oscar-nominated Norwegian Film Resonates with Chinese Youth

The Worst Person in the World, helmed by Norwegian director Joachim Trier, was never released in theaters in China and comes from a completely different cultural setting. Even so, the Cannes award-winning and Oscar-nominated film has won the hearts of Chinese youth and received critical acclaim from the country’s cinephiles. Read more RADII China

China Box Office Falters: ‘The Batman’ Takes $11.8 Million on Opening Weekend

“The Batman” flew to an opening weekend of $11.8 million and landed in first place at the box office in China. It was the biggest opening this year in China for a Hollywood title but, with a return of coronavirus problems affecting cinema operations, the result has a tinge of missed opportunity. Read more Variety