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Current press coverages of Chinese-language films in the UK

by UK-China Film Collab

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Date and time

Sat, 4 June 2022

13:00 – 14:00 BST

Location

Online event

How have Chinese films been covered in the British press?

About this event

Odyssey: a Chinese cinema season - Panel 8

An investigation into current press coverages of Chinese-language films in the UK

Speaker:

Martha Harwood, Journalism and Communications Specialist, UK-China Film Collab

Convenor:

Dr Hiu Man Chan, Founder & Director of UK-China Film Collab

Panel Description:

The presence of Chinese cinema is increasing in the west, but how often is it even mentioned in British journalism? The Chinese box office is hot on the heels of America’s, and it will likely become the largest and most successful very soon. Journalism plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between a film and its audience, so if the ever expanding world of Chinese films is unrepresented in journalism, how can it find an audience in the West?

Martha’s research has been primarily based around collecting data to support her hypothesis that Chinese cinema is largely overlooked by British journalism. In this panel, Martha hopes to share her findings so far and start a discussion about the role of journalism in the world of cinema and international relations.

About Odyssey:

Odyssey aims to empower a shared appreciation of film, to create an inclusive cinematic experience, and to encourage cross-cultural understanding. From 10th May to 10th June 2022, with more than 60 films in 6 curated sections, 10 panel discussions and many inspiring Q&A sessions, we will bring you a whole month of outstanding and innovative Chinese cinema that promises to illuminate your mind. The festival will not only introduce the latest young Chinese film talents to the UK audience, but also provide forums for professionals to exchange creativity and business ideas.

Odyssey will take place in a hybrid format in 2022. The opening film screening will be hosted in person by our venue partner, the Picturehouse Cinemas, in London and Edinburgh on 10th May with a reception. Most of the programme will be available online for all audiences across the country, and we will also organise several pop-up special cinema screenings throughout. The online festival platform of Odyssey will be powered by Shift 72.

Presented by UK-China Film Collab