As everywhere else, the Chinese movie industry began with the silent black and white movies produced at the beginning of the 20th century, but if we talk about Chinese cinema (including ...

The “Black Cat Detective”, released 40 years ago, was a childhood fixture for many Chinese. The protagonist was a stern-faced, feline cop with a law-and-order demeanour befitting a cool communist cat.

Chinese filmmakers facing censorship are turning to what is often their last chance to reach a Chinese-speaking audience: Taiwan. They’re entering film festivals, hoping wins will secure a commercial ...