Classic movies like the Harry Potter series and Léon are captivating audiences in China as they screen in the Chinese market.
The re-screening of the Harry Potter series is evoking nostalgia in generations of movie buffs, rekindling their love for the magical world of wizards.
"I started watching 'Harry Potter' series over a decade ago, and I was thrilled to see the entire series being re-screened. I want to collect all eight movie tickets," said a moviegoer.
"I really got to experience the joy of watching a movie on the big screen. Even after watching it so many times, I still notice new details," another movie admirer remarked. . The 1994 French crime film Léon, first introduced to Chinese fans in 2002 through video discs, has now returned to theaters in China, resonating with nostalgic movie enthusiasts.
"This is the first time Léon is being shown in the Chinese mainland. I have read great reviews about it before, so I came to see it," shared one fan.
As classic films make a comeback on the big screen, audiences are rediscovering timeless favorites in stunning quality.
"Léon is a classic movie by Luc Besson. The 4K restoration offers a high-definition experience that is truly immersive," another moviegoer said.
Harry Potter, Léon captivate audiences in China
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday that its forces had seized six more settlements in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, while Ukraine claimed the same day that its forces had attacked a Russian oil refinery.
In its latest report, the ministry said that over the past 24 hours, Russian forces had taken control of four settlements in the Donetsk region and two in the Zaporizhzhia region. It added that Russian forces struck energy facilities serving Ukraine's military-industrial enterprises and that the country's air defense systems shot down 370 Ukrainian drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a report issued at 20:00 Sunday that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces had carried out strikes on Russian targets, including assembly areas and command posts. It added that Ukrainian troops had repelled Russian offensives in the Slobozhansk, Kupyansk and Liman directions.
A total of 103 battles had taken place on the frontlines in six directions as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Ukrainian side.
The Ukrainian forces said they launched an attack on the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region early in the morning, sparking a fire.
In addition, the Ukrainian army struck other Russian targets, including a storage and maintenance facility for uncrewed boats, ferry crossings, and a site for UAV storage.
Russia reports capturing 6 more settlements, Ukraine says it struck Russian oil refinery
Russia reports capturing 6 more settlements, Ukraine says it struck Russian oil refinery
