HALA China announced the launch of the first Chinese film week in Dubai starting Oct. 1, with an exciting program featuring the most important Chinese films at an event attended by Chinese stars and filmmakers coming to Dubai to celebrate the Chinese film industry.

China has the world's second-largest cinema audience, with unprecedented growth in the past decade driven by high demand for high-quality entertainment among China's middle class. As part of the Chinese people's growth and the growing number of tourists from China, the Chinese Film Week in Dubai will kick off with a spectacular performance on the red carpet at the opening night at Roxy Cinema at City Walk, followed by a wide range of films Chinese large round the week.

The Chinese Film Week in Dubai includes the screening of the famous drama drama "Dragon Blade," starring Jackie Chan, Adrian Prodi and John Kozak, along with other inspirational films such as Bo Fang, American Dreams in Chinas, "And" The Nightingale "with his touching story, directed by the famous Frenchman Philippe Moyle. The film week also features the award-winning movie "Wolf Totem", Jackie Chan's "Micky King: Hero's Back" and "Big Fish and Begonia".

Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Chairman of Hala China, said: "In line with the vision of enhancing trade and tourism relations within the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, And we are confident that this event will attract millions of Chinese visitors to Dubai, as well as its residents. The event is also a great opportunity to showcase world-class infrastructure and facilities in Dubai as an ideal destination for filmmakers and film production houses in Dubai. China".

The Chinese Film Week is held in Dubai during the national holiday of China, known locally as the Golden Week, under the patronage of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai, in cooperation with the Chinese Film Commission and the China Film Producers Association. The popular Chinese films will be shown at Roxy Cinema at City Walk, The Pitch and Box Park.

The Chinese Film Week in Dubai aims to attract Chinese tourists to the region during the Golden Week, as well as the 270,000 Chinese expatriates living in the UAE, which has also seen a rise in the number of Chinese traveling to Dubai for one night with a growth rate of more than 100% since 2014, with an annual increase of 41.4% between 2016 and 2017. In February 2018, City Walk hosted the first Chinese New Year celebrations, which attracted more than 22,000 Chinese visitors and others to attend the Grand Festival.

Li Lingping, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai, said: "Over decades of effort and action, China's film industry has now become the third largest in the world and has attracted the largest audience of cinema around the world, bringing together many of the world's most famous directors and stars, , One by one, and won prizes at international film festivals. Under the patronage of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai and the Chinese Film Authority, the Chinese Film Week in Dubai presents good films, featuring the highest technical and technical standards, and adopting innovative trends in the Chinese film industry. The film themes reflect China's ancient history, magnificent culture and modern development to enhance the knowledge of the UAE public about China in a way that promotes bilateral cultural exchange and communication between the two peoples. "

"Dubai is one of the most important cities on the Belt and Road Initiative, the regional center for economy, trade, finance, tourism and shipping, and a great example of harmonious coexistence among diverse cultures," said the Consul General. The Chinese Film Week, organized by Hala China, will contribute to the interaction between Chinese and Emirati individuals and cultures. The vitality and strength of civilizations depends on exchanges, communication and interaction. The success of this event will certainly enrich the HALA initiative and create a new platform for bilateral exchange and cooperation and contribute to enhancing understanding and friendship between the two countries. "

Emirates Cinema

The UAE film industry is growing more than just a few Hollywood and Bollywood movies alone, with many local and international contributors selected for the state because of its cinematic and post production facilities. Free zones established in the country are already home to international companies, television and radio stations, production houses and professionals.

Excellence

During the first quarter of 2018, for the first time, Chinese cinema surpassed its production volume in the United States. Since the beginning of 2014, Chinese investors have spent more than $ 5 billion on investment in the US film industry alone.

Celebrations in a large number of cinemas throughout Dubai.

2018

Chinese cinema overtook the American.

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A thousand Chinese expatriates living in the UAE.