The Russian film's upcoming release in Chinese cinemas and the screening of the Chinese film soon in Russia mark another significant step in the cultural exchange between China and Russia.
More than 300 musicians from 20 countries and regions will jazz up the city with over 120 concerts when the 21st JZ Festival kicks off in the Qiantan area of Shanghai's Pudong New Area from Oct 16 to 26.
The 2025 Russian Film Festival has brought eight new Russian films to theatregoers in three Chinese cities – Beijing, Xining, and Lanzhou.
The performance unfolded in three chapters: the war's outbreak, the resistance, and the final victory and peace.
The gala, themed "Remembering History, Honoring Fallen Heroes, Cherishing Peace, and Looking into the Future," lasted about 90 minutes.
Centered around the theme of "remembering and striving," the program aims to educate and motivate young people by bringing wartime stories to life through digital scenarios and immersive storytelling.
Thanks largely to the popularity of domestic films, the total volume of China's box office revenue this summer has climbed to 11.966 billion yuan (around $1.67 billion).
China's first 8K movie shot in space, titled "Shenzhou 13," was officially launched in Beijing on Friday.
Box office earnings for the summer moviegoing season, running from June 1 through August 31, had reached 11.64 billion yuan by Friday evening, overtaking the 2024 summer total.
This year, the festival will take place from Aug 30 to Oct 9, featuring eight productions from China, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Britain and Indonesia.