Chinese and German filmmakers aim to learn from each other

The 5th Festival of German Cinema in China will tour four cities in China. [Photo/CGTN]

German directors have also started to cooperate with the Chinese film industry. For example, director Florian Gallenberger directed The Dairies of John Rabe in 2009 which tells a true story during the Nanjing Massacre.

"When I watch Chinese films, the way the photography was, [and how] the imagery, the language works are completely different and very beautiful, and I strongly admire that," Kraume told CGTN, adding that he hopes to learn more about Chinese film during this tour.

This fall marked the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Germany.

"The relationship between the two countries is now mature, but shows no signs of slowing down," says Michael Clauss, the German ambassador to China, at the opening ceremony.

"Quite the contrary: our bilateral ties have never been stronger, especially in the field of culture."