[China] - BJIFF 2025 launches 'Diplomat Filmfest' to promote cultural exchange

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Nearly 400 individuals, including diplomats, filmmakers and authorities from China and abroad, went to the opening event of the 15th Beijing
International Film Festivals (BJIFF) Diplomat Filmfest in Beijing on Friday to celebrate movie theater as a bridge for worldwide
dialogue.In his opening remarks, Chen Li, deputy director general of the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions, highlighted movies
distinct role in diplomacy, mentioning, Today, cultural exchange requires mutual effort more than ever
Chen hoped that cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world will be more promoted through Diplomat Filmfest
Branko Bulatovićć, ambassador of Montenegro to China, echoed this belief, saying that an exceptional film is also a sort of bridge
that links cultures, periods, periods and beliefs.At the event, the International Film Critics Committee under the China Film Critics
Association was developed to promote dialogue amongst international critics and promote Chinese movie theater worldwide.Another emphasize
was the unveiling of the Diplomat Filmfest Support System, which offers access to over 1,000 films, including features, documentaries and
animations, to diplomatic neighborhoods in China.There was also a special screening of the documentary Panda Adventure, which follows the
lives of six huge pandas from birth to retirement, delighting audiences -- especially children -- with its heartfelt storytelling.The
occasion likewise consisted of an exhibit titled Modern Chengdu Through the Lens, showcasing the 4,500-year-old citys blend of heritage
and modern dynamism.The Diplomat Filmfest continues to work as a crucial platform for cross-cultural engagement, leveraging the power of
movie to deepen mutual understanding.Moving forward, the initiative will expand its efforts to satisfy the cultural needs of the global
diplomatic neighborhood, promoting mutual gratitude through the universal language of cinema.