A Chinese fantasy epic made waves with attendees at the 2024 Poland Chinese Film Festival, which commenced Friday in the Polish capital of Warsaw to promote cross-cultural understanding through cinema.
The three-day festival is being held at the Kinoteka multiplex, located in the iconic Palace of Culture and Science in the center of Warsaw, where over 300 Polish guests attending the opening ceremony.
Featuring five acclaimed Chinese films, the event has attracted audiences eager to explore the richness of Chinese cinema and culture.
Chinese Ambassador to Poland Sun Linjiang addressed the audience, emphasizing cinema as a vital bridge for cultural exchange and mutual understanding. He highlighted that the strong cinematic collaboration between China and Poland over the past 75 years has significantly contributed to enhancing cultural ties, strengthening traditional friendships, and fostering mutual learning.
The festival is part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversaries of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Poland, aiming at promoting cultural exchange and strengthening ties between the two peoples.
After the opening session, attendees watched the film "Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms", a Chinese epic mythological blockbuster released in 2023.
Szymon Mioduszewski from Polish film distribution company 9th Plan said he was deeply moved by the movie, highlighting that Chinese commercial films are gaining recognition in international markets.
"This film is one of the biggest epic fantasy movies I've seen. It's based on Chinese mythology, but the movie is so universal, full of action, of adventure that it's easy to be adapted in every market, and the quality of the movie itself is amazing," said Mioduszewski.
2024 Poland Chinese Film Festival excites audiences in Warsaw
