Xu Zheng, one of China's best-known directors and actors, seems to have pulled off another box office hit: His new film focuses on the country's immense economic problems – and ends on a hopeful note.
By Jörn Petring
Jackie Chan celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday. He is an icon in China. However, as a cultural ambassador, this fan of the Communist Party is only of limited use.
By Redaktion Table
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" won seven trophies at the Oscars. Although the film is a wild mix of Asian and Western cinema, it was not shown in China. But for Asian immigrants in the United States, it gives hope for more social recognition.
By Gregor Koppenburg
Since its release, the film has been praised as a cultural milestone - especially in the state media. As the movie series "Wolf Warrior" before it, politically aware viewers can learn a lot about China's self-conception from the sequel to "Wandering Earth".
By Fabian Peltsch
Against expectations, "Return to Dust," a movie about the troubles of the poor rural population, has become a box-office hit in China. But since its powerful images undermine Xi Jinping's success story of the fight against poverty in the countryside, it has now fallen victim to the censorship authorities. China's movie fans are outraged.
By Redaktion Table
Hong Kong's film industry was once the third largest in the world. Even before the suppression of the democracy movement, the industry suffered from censorship and self-censorship. A few continued courageously with critical documentary films. That, too, is now over.
By Felix Lee
With "Thor – Love and Thunder," another Marvel blockbuster has skipped China. Protectionist policies have prevented major US releases for years. Instead, patriotic Chinese productions are climbing the box office. The Chinese and global cinema markets are drifting further and further apart – a missed financial opportunity for both sides.
By Redaktion Table
