A revival of classic cinema is captivating audiences across China through special retrospective programs touring the country this summer.
In Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, nearly 200 viewers recently packed the academic hall of Nanjing Library for a screening of the 1954 wartime classic "The Letter with Feathers."
This marks the beginning of a 100-session charity program running through October, featuring revolutionary films like "Tunnel Warfare" and "Railway Guerrilla" at community centers, tech parks, and schools.
"These films carry the precious values of patriotism, national integrity, and perseverance -- spiritual treasures that inspire contemporary people to contribute to our nation's rejuvenation," said Gu Xiaoning, director of Nanjing Library's reading promotion department.
Meanwhile, the China Film Association's nationwide tour celebrates 120 years of Chinese cinema, showcasing over 20 masterpieces from different eras.
At the screening launch ceremony held in July, a tribute segment was set up where emerging filmmakers honored veteran actors like Zhang Yongshou, Zhu Xijuan, and Tao Yuling, bridging generations of cinematic artistry.
The curated selection is scheduled to screen in 12 cities, showing classics including "Spring River Flows East" (1947), "Song of Youth" (1959) as well as more recent films such as "My People, My Country" (2019) and the sci-fi blockbuster "The Wandering Earth" (2019).
Classic film screenings deliver "spiritual treasures" of yesteryear to Chinese audiences
