Russian film showcases in Chinese cities boost bilateral ties

An exhibition showcasing a selection of Russian movies was recently held in three Chinese cities, drawing a large Chinese audience and raising their interest in delving deeper into Russia's history, culture and local customs.

The event was held in Beijing, Nanjing in Jiangsu province, and Shenzhen in Guangdong province between Aug 5 and 11.

The lineup consisted of seven movies, all released in recent years. Among them were the children's movie Where the White Cranes Dance, the sci-fi tale Guest from the Future, the animated feature My Sweet Monster and Off the Rails.

Where the White Cranes Dance, a touching tale about an 8-year-old boy coping with his mother's death through imagination, was the opening film of the exhibition.

A netizen on the popular review site Douban commented: "The movie depicts the beautiful villages of Siberia — dense forests, colorful wooden houses, fields filled with various wildflowers, cows and sheep grazing on the grasslands in the morning, and children playing in the twilight, as if creating a fairy-tale world."

As this year marks the 75th anniversary of China-Russia diplomatic ties, the exhibition aims to promote cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, according to the organizers.