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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, June 4 (Xinhua) — Cooperation between China and Russia in the film industry is an important factor in strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries, as well as a contribution to the global treasury of culture and art, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Wednesday, answering a question from a Xinhua correspondent.
“I think that this is an important factor for strengthening mutual understanding, good-neighborly relations and friendship between the peoples of our countries. But I will say more: I think that this is a good, correct and very necessary contribution to the global treasury of culture and art – our bilateral cooperation in the field of cinematography,” she noted, commenting on the recent release in Russia of the highest-grossing Chinese animated film in the world, “Nezha Defeats the Dragon King” /”Nezha 2″/.
As M. Zakharova noted, cooperation between China and Russia in the field of cinematography is developing steadily and dynamically. “This area is in the focus of attention of the leaders of our countries,” she emphasized, adding that issues of developing joint film production were discussed by the heads of state on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan in October last year.
In addition, during the state visit of the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping to Moscow in May of this year, an action plan in the field of joint film production was signed between the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the State Film Administration of the People’s Republic of China until 2030. “The document provides for a number of specific projects, measures for further promotion of specialized contacts. They are already, as you know, rich in content, and it is expected that they will be developed further,” explained M. Zakharova.
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry also recalled the 18th meeting of the Subcommittee on Cooperation in Cinematography of the Bilateral Commission on Humanitarian Cooperation held in May, during which new creative projects were presented. In addition, the Chinese Film Festival was held in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan.
M. Zakharova congratulated the creators of the cartoon “Nezha 2” on the impressive results and high praise from experts. “We are happy about the success of our Chinese partners in the field of cinematography,” she noted, assuring that she would try to find time to watch the new Chinese cartoon.
“I am confident that this animated film was made at a high technological level,” the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized, expressing hope that Russian viewers will like this film.
“We need to fully support the development of cinematography, taking into account the traditions that our countries have,” urged M. Zakharova. –0–