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The Star
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
"Ne Zha 2" premieres in Hungary as part of Chinese film week
BUDAPEST, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" premiered in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Thursday night as part of the "Imazsia Chinese film week 2025." The screening, presented in Mandarin with English subtitles, sold out within hours of the box office opening. "The fact that all tickets for today's screening sold out in less than three hours shows that the success of Chinese cinema extends far beyond China's borders and is generating increasing international interest," said Victoria Varadi, chief organizer of the film week. "It is a great honor for us that this cinematic sensation could be brought to Hungary for the first time through the Imazsia Chinese Film Week," she added. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Hungary Gong Tao spoke about the development of cultural ties within bilateral cooperation, saying that he expects the two sides "will continue to deepen cooperation in the field of film." Members of the audience at the premiere expressed their appreciation for the movie. Anna Matus, a 22-year-old medical student from Szeged, attended with her brother. "I really, really liked the film. I loved the visuals, the characters, the plot twists -- everything, really," she told Xinhua after the screening. "As for my favorite character, I think it's the main character," she said. "I really enjoyed his development throughout the film." Orsolya Racz, a 24-year-old student of the Chinese language, highlighted the animation's appeal to audiences familiar with animated films. "The film was really great. I watch a lot of animated films myself, so I really loved the animation and the drawing style -- how they brought out the elements in the film and the fight scenes, that was all very impressive to me." Chris, a German engineering student currently based in Budapest, also praised the film, saying, "It was really, really interesting to see another culture." Rooted in 16th-century Chinese mythology with a bold reinterpretation, "Ne Zha 2" was crafted over five years by a team of 4,000 animators and has since become the world's highest-grossing animated film.
The Star
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Roundup: Chinese film week in Budapest promotes cultural exchange through cinema
BUDAPEST, May 25 (Xinhua) -- The third edition of the "Imazsia Chinese film week," which opened here on Saturday evening, featured Chinese films ranging from contemporary hits to award-winning classics. In an interview with Xinhua, Victoria Varadi, the event's chief organizer, expressed gratitude for the extensive support from Chinese institutions, including the China Film Administration, the China Film Archive, the Beijing Film Academy, and the Chinese Embassy in Hungary. She also highlighted the growth of the festival, which now includes not only film screenings but also workshops, cultural showcases, and audience meetings with filmmakers. "It is a great joy to see how the Film Week has developed since its inception," Varadi said in her keynote speech at the opening ceremony at the historic Urania National Film Theatre in Budapest. "This year, our program features eight films, including three festival-award winners and five contemporary audience favorites." The opening ceremony showcased a dynamic performance by the Face Team acrobatic basketball group, known internationally for their appearances in Britain's Got Talent and Cirque du Soleil. The festival opened with the screening of "Her Story" from Shanghai, a 2024 Chinese comedy directed by Shao Yihui. Upcoming films in the program include "Blush," "Detective Chinatown 1900," and "The Wandering Earth 2." Notably, the festival also hosts a Contemporary Chinese Literature Club, with author Su Tong, known for his novel "Blush," participating in a roundtable discussion. Audiences in Budapest demonstrated enthusiasm for the event. Gabor Dicserdi, a 46-year-old construction cost manager, said he appreciated the opportunity to discover a curated selection of films he would not find on streaming platforms. "We watched a documentary today, and we will come back for the closing film next week," he added. Meanwhile, Marta Fekszi, CEO of Origo Filmstudio, underscored the importance of building long-term ties with Chinese filmmakers. "We are always grateful for the visit of Chinese delegations, and we hope to collaborate on future productions," she said. "Over the past two days, I had a profound experience at Urania: attending Su Tong's reader event and the Asian film screening exhibition. It made me realize how Chinese culture is now reaching the world with real depth and diversity, not just as entertainment," Fan Liyun, a Chinese teacher at the Confucius Institute at Miskolc University in Hungary told Xinhua.
