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\n\tFor the fifth consecutive year, the China Film Pavilion appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, which marks its 79th edition from May 12 through 23. Under the guidance of the China Film Administration, China Film Co-Production Corporation set up the China Film Pavilion at the Palais des Festivals et des Congr\u00e8s.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cChina Film Pavilion\u2019s participation at the Cannes Film Festival aims to present the vibrant vitality of Chinese cinema to the world through more diverse approaches and facilitate deeper integration between Chinese filmmakers and global industry resources,\u201d a CFCC spokesperson says.<\/p>\n

\n\tThis year, the pavilion brought together 70 Chinese film companies and institutions, including China Film Group Corporation, CMC Pictures, Bona Film Group, China Film Archive, Shanghai International Film Festival and others. More than 180 domestic films such as \u201cPegasus 3,\u201d \u201cBlades of the Guardians,\u201d \u201cScare Out,\u201d \u201cPer Aspera ad Astra,\u201d \u201cBoonie Bears: The Hidden Protector\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s OK\u201d were showcased here, garnering widespread attention from the industry. <\/p>\n

\n\tLike each previous year, a rolling promotional video, showcasing the achievements of China\u2019s film industry, played on the large screen at the pavilion and captivated many attendees. In 2025, the Chinese film market generated a box office of $7.45 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 21.95%. The total admission in urban cinemas nationwide was 1.238 billion, marking a year-over-year growth of 22.57%. The number of screens in urban cinemas increased by 2,219 throughout the year, bringing the total to 93,187 and securing the top spot worldwide. As of May 5, the 2026 Chinese film box office has reached $1.98 billion, accounting for about a fifth of the global market.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe market\u2019s robust performance has drawn even greater attention to the China Film Pavilion from overseas counterparts. At the booth, there was a significant increase in the number of foreigners who paid attention to China\u2019s films compared to last year. Numerous international buyers showed keen interest in the overseas distribution rights of the showcased Chinese films, and many international filmmakers visited the booth for inquiries and negotiation arrangements. <\/p>\n

\n\tTo further promote the Chinese film market and domestic films and enhance exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and foreign film professionals, the pavilion hosted various activities.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn May 13, CFCC hosted an event called China\u2019s New Film Trends Mixer at the booth (PALAIS-1 18.04) and presented the latest achievements and industry trends of Chinese cinema, alongside new film projects and open networking sessions. The gathering enabled direct dialogue between Chinese and foreign filmmakers to align needs and forge cooperation intentions. It connects international producers, distributors, festival programmers and tech representatives with domestic film institutions, including exhibitors and sales agents, to advance Sino-foreign collaboration across content, technology and market sectors. <\/p>\n

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\n\tThat same day, CFCC also organized market screenings of three Chinese films: \u201cShanghai Wonton,\u201d \u201cA Story About Fire\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s OK.\u201d \u201cShanghai Wonton,\u201d which grossed over $4.38 million in China and outperformed other family films with similar production budgets, follows the story of a retired Shanghai engineer who looks forward to his son\u2019s weekly homecoming for a bowl of homemade wontons. While arranging blind dates for his son, he unexpectedly embarks on a tender late-life romance.<\/p>\n

\n\tShortlisted for three Class-A international film festivals, \u201cA Story About Fire\u201d is the world\u2019s first Xuan paper hand-painted animated feature. Set in a frozen era, the film centers on a young monkey who undertakes a perilous quest to steal fire from a ferocious beast during which he uncovers the hidden truth of his own origins. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s OK\u201d explores mother-daughter relationships and female self-awareness. A young independent woman plans to undergo a crucial gynecological surgery until her mother\u2019s sudden unannounced visit upends her daily life. This forced cohabitation brings long-buried conflicts to the surface and ultimately leads to mutual understanding and reconciliation. <\/p>\n

\n\tOn May 16, in collaboration with \u00c9cole Sup\u00e9rieure de R\u00e9alisation Audiovisuelle, CFCC organized a campus screening of \u201cA Story About Fire.\u201d Following the screening, LI Wenyu, the film\u2019s director, shared some of his creative experiences and insights and answered questions from students.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cChinese animation today has become extremely diverse in its forms of expression,\u201d says LI. \u201cIn recent years, China has produced 3D animated features that have attracted worldwide attention. Chinese animated films have continued to appear in the lineups of major international film festivals. These works demonstrate innovative breakthroughs in both technology and art. From visual form to subject matter, Chinese animation is now flourishing in many different directions and has reached a world-class level. Its strong Eastern aesthetic qualities have also drawn considerable attention.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tAt Cannes, the pavilion will bolster international film trade, build solid bridges for Sino-foreign film cooperation and exchanges, and strengthen mutual understanding and cultural connectivity across the Chinese and international film sectors. \u201cMoving forward, China Film Pavilion will continue to deepen international exchanges and collaboration, paving the way for domestic film enterprises and Chinese productions to further engage with the global film community,\u201d a CFCC spokesperson says.<\/p>\n

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