In brief
On Friday, October 31, a Chinese film festival began in New Delhi under the theme "Two Nations, One Screen," featuring about ten Chinese films and drawing a broad array of Indian attendees from the arts and academia. Jointly hosted by the Chinese embassy and the Delhi International Film Festival with support from the National School of Drama, the event aims to strengthen bilateral ties and open new paths for co‑productions and artistic exchange.
On Friday, October 31, a Chinese film festival opened in New Delhi, the first such event in the city in more than a decade, according to Xinhua.
The two‑day showcase, themed "Two Nations, One Screen", screened roughly ten Chinese films at the Films Division Auditorium in the heart of the capital, drawing attendees from the arts, cinema, academia and cultural circles.
"It will unlock fresh avenues for co‑productions and artistic exchange between film‑makers from both the nations," said Ram Kishore Parcha, President of the Delhi International Film Festival, in the opening ceremony.
The festival is jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy and the DIFF in association with the National School of Drama, an autonomous institution funded by India’s Ministry of Culture.
Diplomatic officials note the event will strengthen bilateral ties and open doors for future co‑productions and artistic exchanges.
