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The Diversity of the Chinese Film Market Is on Full Display at AFM

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Mathew Scott
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Chinese filmmakers showcase the diversity of their industry at the American Film Market, spotlighting untold historical stories and innovative cinematic approaches.
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  • The documentary 'The Sinking of The Lisbon Maru' uncovers a little-known WWII incident where 828 British POWs perished when their Japanese cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk - a story the filmmaker hopes will finally bring closure to the victims' families.
  • The dance-driven drama 'A Tapestry of A Legendary Land' uses no dialogue to imagine the creation of the iconic 'A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains' painting from the Northern Song Dynasty, shedding light on an artistic mystery from Chinese history.
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Fang Li, Han Han, Zhou Liya, Han Zhen, Xi Meng, China Film Co-production Corporation (CFCC), American Film Market (AFM), The Sinking of The Lisbon Maru, The Continent, A Tapestry of A Legendary Land, A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains, Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms, Gold or Shit, Herstory, Moments We Shared, White Snake: Afloat, Boonie Bears: Time Twist, I Am What I Am, The Volunteers: To the War II, Harry Potter
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