As part of celebrations of the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan, the first ever Film Festival at the theatre of China Film Archives was held in Beijing from 4-7 August 2021.
Jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan and China Film Administration the four-day Film Festival showcased five popular Pakistani movies.
Speaking at the launching of the festival and the premiere of movie Motorcycle Girl, Deputy Head of Mission, Ahmed Farooq said that this event was organized with the objective to foster better understanding cultural exchanges and people to people contacts. He further said that this is just the beginning of a new era of cooperation between Pakistan and China in the area of film and film production. He thanked the China Film Administration of its support in organizing this event.
The films screened at the film festival were Motorcycle Girl, Punjab Nahi Jaongi, Bin Roye, Ho Maan Jahan and Blind love. All of these movies were played with English and Chinese subtitles.
The film premier event was attended by officials of China Film administration, China Film Archives, China Film Coproduction Cooperation, National Administration of Radio and Television, representatives of Media and officers from Embassy.
Pakistan and China enjoy close and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1951. Pakistan was one of the first countries that recognized the People’s Republic of China. Over the years, the relationship has blossomed into an “all weather strategic cooperative partnership”. Pakistan considers China as one of its closest friend and partner and China considers Pakistan as its “Iron Brother”.
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