Economic Observation Network According to the CCTV News client, the 11th France China Film Festival kicked off in Paris on the 10th, with 17 excellent domestic films touring 10 cities and regions in France.

This year's film festival has "New Film Unit", "Classic Film Unit" and "Documentary Unit". Different types of domestic films such as Silent Waking of Insects and Litchi in Chang'an will be shown in cinemas in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg and other places. In Paris, the "Classic Film Unit" will showcase Chinese film history masterpieces such as "Goddess" and "Spring in a Small Town"; The documentary unit focuses on historical, artistic, and cultural themes through films such as' Hidden Mountains and Rivers'. The opening film of 'Silent Awakening of Insects' will be screened on the evening of the 10th. In addition, the Paris Chinese Cultural Center will also launch an exhibition titled "A Century of Screen Memory and Twenty Years of Light and Shadow New Chapter -120 Years of Chinese Film Light and Shadow Journey".

Chinese Ambassador to France Deng Li delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, saying that for many years, the French Chinese Film Festival has used film as a medium to depict a real and three-dimensional image of China to the French people, showcasing the stories, emotions, and dreams of ordinary Chinese people, and building a bridge for the Chinese and French people to get to know and date each other. The humanistic care and historical memory carried by movies are particularly precious. They remind people to respect cultural diversity and cherish peaceful development, which is the significance of cultural exchanges between China and France.

Qin Zhengui, Deputy Director of the National Film Administration of China and Director of the China Film Archive, stated that China and France have a long history, splendid culture, and abundant resources, which provide endless sources of inspiration for film creation. We look forward to Chinese and French filmmakers delving deeper into the touching stories of friendly exchanges and win-win cooperation between the two peoples, and continuing to create acclaimed and box office films.

Olivier Onral, Director of the French National Centre for Film and Animation, stated that France and China are facing similar challenges such as changes in communication methods, the rise of platforms, and competition in digital content. Cooperation between France and China based on mutual benefit and experience sharing has become a current priority, and the France China Film Festival is an important bridge for film exchange between the two countries.

According to the organizers, since its establishment in 2011, the France China Film Festival has screened over a hundred Chinese films, covering more than 250000 French audiences. This year's film festival is jointly organized by the National Film Administration of China, the Paris Chinese Cultural Center, and the French Bai Dai Film Group, and co organized by institutions such as the China Film Archive, the China Film Museum, and the Bai Dai Foundation. The film screening will continue until June 30th.