Chinese films seek a bigger stage in North America

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser. Editor's note: Zhang Jing is the editor-in-chief at the Maclmlen Studio. This article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. It has been translated from Chinese and edited for brevity and clarity. Chinese films are gaining momentum in overseas markets, with North America emerging as an important testing ground for their global appeal. From science fiction blockbuster The Wandering Earth II to the animated hit Ne Zha 2 and family drama Dear You, a growing range of Chinese productions are reaching international audiences. The recent screening of Dear You in Edmonton, Canada, offered another example of how Chinese films are connecting with overseas viewers. Set against the backdrop of China's Chaoshan region, the film explores family bonds, migration and memories through the tradition of qiaopi, letters and remittances sent home by overseas Chinese migrants. Although rooted in a specific cultural setting, the film's themes of family, separation and identity have wider appeal.

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