Toronto Festival Shows New Generation of Chinese Directors Is Coming of Age

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The 12 Chinese movies at September’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) succeeded in making an impact despite lacking the marketing fanfare of their Hollywood counterparts. Among the dozen films, three particularly stood out thanks to their gripping storylines, brilliant acting, and superb cinematography. Read More

Headlines from China: Zhang Yimou’s ‘Shadow’ and Jiang Wen’s ‘Hidden Man’ Enter TIFF 2018

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On July 24, the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival announced the first batch of selected films, which include Zhang Yimou's "Shadow" and Jiang Wen's "Hidden Man". Read More

Nostalgic December: In the Mood for Wong Kar-wai’s Melodrama and Feng Xiaogang’s ‘Youth’?

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

Headlines from China: Wong Kar-wai to Direct Amazon Drama Series

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Recently, Amazon announced a few upcoming projects, including a drama series called 'Tong Wars', which will be directed by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. Read More

Feng Xiaogang’s ‘Youth’ Enters Toronto International Film Festival

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Acclaimed Chinese director's latest film 'Youth' will be one of the ten international films to premiere globally at the festival. Read More

Filmmaker Johnny Ma Wants You to Fall in Love With ’90s Chinese Cinema

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Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on the site of the Toronto International Film Festival, in conjunction with TIFF’s annual Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival. A Chinese “psychic” once told me… or, more specifically, it was my uncle, who used to run the Beijing department of the “People with Specials Powers” (as it was called Read More