Imported Films: Annual Report 2013

Feb 08, 2026 CFM Spotlight 0

2013 marks the 20th anniversary of China’s importing foreign blockbusters: local films have been striving to survive. In 2013, Chinese films somehow thrived. 34 foreign films were imported in China...

CASE STUDY: Man of Tai Chi

Sep 17, 2025 CFM Case Study 0

Keanu Reeves, regarded as “1/8 compatriot” by the Chinese, had no Tai Chi pose in the film while Iko Uwais joined the film and had no fighting scenes. Bearing the name of “Tai Chi” and...

Case Study: PACIFIC RIM

Sep 15, 2025 CFM Case Study 0

Inspired by the Japanese Jaeger, Pacific Rim received a warm welcome neither in its hometown North America nor in its artistic inspiration country Japan, but in China, where it is the box office...