China Night sits at the heart of the country’s Cannes presence this year — a single gala evening at the Marché du Film Beach that aims to capture both where Chinese cinema currently stands and where it intends to go.
Guests can expect trips into the worlds of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR), cameo appearances from some of the Magic Lab robots that have captured China’s imagination (think robotic people, puppies and pandas).
Co-hosted by the China Film Administration, China Film Group Corporation, the China Film Producers Association and the Chinese acquisition, investment and production house Wing Sight, the May 14 event will feature some of the country’s biggest stars parading down its red carpet. Attention will then turn to previews of up-coming Chinese movies, displays that tap into the country’s vast artistic traditions, and examples of the new technology that is altering the way Chinese audience see cinema and how Chinese creators produce their content.
The overall aim, according to China Night chairperson and Wing Sight founder Tina Jia, is to offer guests a “deeper understanding of how China is evolving as both a cultural force and a creative partner.”
“China Night is not just an event, it is a curated platform that brings together culture, cinema and global industry dialogue,” explains Jia. “This year, we are launching it under a dual framework: China Night × China Film+. China Night represents the cultural expression and global stage, while China Film+ is our own IP focused on industry connection, content exchange, and future collaboration in film and storytelling. Together, they create a more complete experience.
