#chinese-cinema

#chinese-cinema

TAIPEI, Taiwan As Imperial Japanese soldiers scour the streets, a group of civilians in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing seek refuge in a small photography studio. Developing photographs taken throughout the city, they uncover evidence of the horrific war crimes being committed by imperial invaders against their fellow Chinese citizens. Set during 1937's Nanjing Massacre, these scenes are from China's latest hit film Dead to Rights. Released in July, the movie has caused a stir among some in China.

Like its mischievous demigod protagonist, the Chinese animated fantasy film Ne Zha II has been a practically unstoppable force. Since its initial release in China, over Lunar New Year, the blockbuster has earned more than $2 billion worldwide. It's now the highest-grossing film of 2025, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, and the highest-grossing non-English-language film in history. The film has also been a magnet for conspiratorial chatter, with viewers and critics alike theorizing about the reasons for its box-office success.

Bi Gan's new film "Resurrection" is a bold exploration of hallucination and memory in an episodic journey through Chinese history, featuring incredible visual storytelling.