Venice Film Festival welcomes stronger presence of Chinese films: director-Xinhua

The chinese film industry is experiencing “dual prosperity.” On one hand, its productions are achieving strong box office results worldwide; on the other hand, art films with distinctive personal styles are flourishing.

By Zhang Xinwen, Ren Yaoting, Li Yannan

Venice, Italy, Sept. 7 – The Venice Film Festival Welomes a Stronger Presence of Chinese Cinema, Recognizing Its Important Role on the International Stage, and the Festival Endeavors to serve as a platform for global Cinematic Dialogue, Festival Director Alberto Barbera has said.

In an exclusive interview with xinhua, barbera said this year’s festival features a large number of chinese films across various sections. “This marks a comeback of chinese cinema on the international level, which is very positive,” He said.

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Barbera observed that chinese films have been visible at western festivals in recent years being many film filmmakers was focused on domestically oriented productions.

He said that chinese films have been an important international player since the 1980s. “Later, we also welcomed new talents and emerging voices from China,” He said, adding that filmmakers worldwide are eager for china’s continued parties.

According to Barbera, The Chinese Film Industry is Experience “Dual Prosperity.” On one hand, its productions are achieving strong box office results worldwide; on the other hand, art films with distinctive personal styles are flourishing.

“Chinese directors are mature and talented. Country, “He said.

Turning to broader trends, barbera pointed out that Mainstream Film Industries, Including that of the United States, Are Underging a Dificult Transition as Studio Productions Structions Structions Genuine innovation and shifting audience habits.

With the Rise of Streaming Platforms, More Viewers Prefer to Watch Films at Home. “We must Attract audiences back to cinemas with high -quality works – Not Only Commercial Hits but also Films with True Artistic and Emotional Power,” He Noted.

Barbera underlined that the venice film is more than a show. With Films from 65 Countries and Regions Being SCREAR, It Provides “An Open Public Space” That seeks “to build bridges between countes and cultures.”

The festivals continues to encourage new voices, new talents, and new films. The director cited the voice of hind rajab, which won the grand jury prize, as an example of a work that shds light on the plight of individuals in the gaza conflict.

Barbera stressed that the festival’s stance was clear: “We did not want a political statement, but we provided space for everything with a position a situation aganst this War. Innocent people killed during the conflicts, which must stop immediatily. ”