China Film Day to be held on January 9

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 5: Kathmandu is set to host the first-ever China Film Day at Chhaya Center (QFX Cinema), Thamel on January 9.

The festival is aimed to foster cultural and cinematic collaboration between Nepal and China. 

 According to a press release issued by the organiser, the festival will be jointly organised by the China Film Administration, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nepal, the China Film Archive, and the Nepal Film & Cultural Academy (NFCA), the festival will showcase three acclaimed Chinese films.

 The films scheduled for the day include ‘Her Story’ Directed by Yihui Shao,

‘Midsummer's Voice’ by Yudi Zhang and ‘G for Gap’ directed by Fei Long.

The event will be graced by a distinguished audience comprising renowned artists, directors, technicians from the Nepali cinema sector and prominent personalities, informed in the press release. 

High-level officials from the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, the Nepal Film Development Board, and the Nepal Tourism Board are also set to attend, highlighting the significance of this cinematic celebration.  Barsaman Pun, a Member of Parliament and Former Finance Minister will grace the event as Chief Guest. 

A special Chinese delegation, led by Xu Yang, Director of the International Division of the China Film Administration, will participate in the event alongside other prominent representatives of the Chinese film industry, informed in the press release.  

Speaking about the significance of China Film Day, KP Pathak, Chairperson of the Nepal Film & Cultural Academy, emphasised its transformative potential for the Nepali film industry. 

Pathak further highlighted the broader impact of such cultural exchanges, stating, “Events like these are instrumental in fostering mutual respect and understanding between nations. 

The organisers have expressed optimism about the initiative, seeing it as a stepping stone toward co-productions and enhanced cultural storytelling. 

“China Film Day represents a gatew ay to cultural and commercial partnerships in the film industry between Nepal and China. We hope this collaboration will pave the way for more shared narratives that resonate globally,” an organiser shared.