South Asian Cinema Series | Part Two: Finding a Home in Britain and Beyond
From Beijing to Britain, Indian cinema’s global impact is undeniable, and when considering its most devoted global audiences.
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Commentary | Italian film “‘There’s Still Tomorrow’” grossed £32.79m in mainland China in 2025
There will still be light. Last year, another rare case study emerged from mainland China, where an Italian film achieved…
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Kendal UK Outdoor Film Shanghai Tour: from the Alps to the Himalayas, celebrating adventure and cultural exchange
The 2025 Kendal UK Outdoor Film Tour, supported by the World Sports Film Association, was held in Shanghai between October…
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BFI LFF 2025 Exclusive | Fala Chen and the Inheritance of Light: following in the footsteps of Chinese actresses
Hong Kong Chinese actress Fala Chen is appearing at the 69th BFI London Film Festival with two films this year.…
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A natural affair with Cambridge via our Future Talent Programme
Since its inception, we have always, somehow, a natural bond with the University of Cambridge’s film studies programme.
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Detective Conan: The Cross-Cultural Phenomenon between Japan, China and the UK
Detective Conan: The Cross-Cultural Phenomenon between Japan, China and the UK.
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Commentary | The ultimate film to watch at the time of trade war: American Dreams in China
What is the best film to watch right now to understand the ongoing trade war between the US and China? – American Dreams in China (2013).
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South Asian Cinema Series | Part One: The Growing Popularity of Indian Cinema in China
This relationship extends beyond China— Indian cinema also plays a vital role in moulding cultural exchange in the UK.
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UK films at Berlinale 2025: classics, debuts, and star power
UK cinema makes a strong showing at the 75th Berlinale, with eleven UK-related films featured across multiple sections.
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Commentary | Wim Wenders’s German-Japanese co-production: Perfect Days between the UK and China
The case of Perfect Days between the UK and China deserves more attention for analysis.
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Commentary | How UK successes spark restoration boom in Greater China
The unique and vibrant cinema-going culture in the UK has been inspiring Greater China in many ways, we have been…
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Commentary | Chinese films at the 75th Berlinale: what to expect?
This year, 12 Chinese films have made to Berlinale.
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Commentary | The enduring heritage and market for social realism cinema in the UK and China
Japanese films have steadily captured a significant share of the box office in mainland China, surpassing Hollywood products.
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Commentary | Japan’s cinematic surge: trouncing Hollywood in mainland China?
Japanese films have steadily captured a significant share of the box office in mainland China, surpassing Hollywood products.
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Commentary | Paddington’s universal appeal: how the beloved bear continues to win hearts in China
Paddington Bear packs his suitcase and marmalade sandwiches for his highly anticipated return to Chinese cinemas in early 2025.
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Commentary | Harry Potter series to be re-distributed as an experiment of limited release in mainland China
Harry Potter series will be re-released across Chinese cinemas again, but this time as an experiment for the country’s limited release model.
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Venice International Film Festival 2024 Review | Mistress Dispeller
Mistress Dispeller is a beautiful and poetic documentary about love in contemporary China, appearing at Venice International Film Festival.
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Commentary | How Cannes film festival continues to attract Chinese film and arts students from the UK
Cannes film festival continues to attract a new group of attendees in recent years, Chinese international students in the UK.
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Commentary | Why a film needs to be made about Knight Dragon’s Greenwich Peninsula project
My recent visit to Greenwich Peninsula was mesmerising. Everywhere I went, I saw a film. The behind the scene story needs to be told.
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UCFC Exclusive | British cinema classics shine in Shanghai: breaking barriers in challenging times
The British Film Masters Retrospective 2023 closed its curtains in Shanghai, here is our exclusive coverage.
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Commentary | How London Film School’s students have been successful at major film festivals in China
What achievements have the London Film School international graduates gained recently?
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Exclusive | Transcending time and space: ‘Oppenheimer’ in China
On August 30th, Oppenheimer was released in mainland China and raked in an impressive 39 million RMB (about £3 million) at the box office on its opening day.
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Commentary | King Charles would appreciate The Mermaid, a Chinese cinema’s take on ocean protection and biodiversity
The Mermaid remains an important advocacy for ocean protection and biodiversity, a Chinese cinema’s take in a global topic.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | reFashioned highlights Hong Kong’s innovative approach to sustainability
Filmed in Hong Kong, a city once synonymous with fast fashion, reFashioned confronts us with the startling environmental impact of the fashion industry.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Earthworm is a story about endurance, friendship and making a difference
An ambitious retirement project sees him construct an impressive forest of steles.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Forest of Stele Dreams: an ambitious retirement project
An ambitious retirement project sees him construct an impressive forest of steles.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Lesser Fullness of Grain explores love and personal growth
Set in Dujiangyan Park, Sichuan China, Human Nature depicts a globally familiar scene.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Human Nature depicts a globally familiar scene
Set in Dujiangyan Park, Sichuan China, Human Nature depicts a globally familiar scene.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Lesser Fullness of Grain: exploring the conflict between tradition and modernity
Lesser Fullness of Grain is a heartfelt short film that skillfully explores the conflicts between tradition and modernity.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Josie Ho’s experiment in Habit, The International Version
As part of Odyssey 2023’s programme, an unusual film title was included to spark conversation about what Chinese investors, producers…
