Bridging cultures through film: The success of 'Red Silk'

As the latest fruit of Sino-Russian film collaboration, the co-produced movie "Red Silk" premiered in Russia on February 20, grossing an impressive 380 million rubles (over 30 million RMB) at the box office. The film is set to be released in Chinese theaters this September.

Based on actual historical events, "Red Silk" tells the powerful story of Chinese and Soviet revolutionaries who risked their lives in 1927 to safeguard and deliver vital secret documents. Filmed on locations in both countries, the film stands as a testament to the shared vision and creativity of the Chinese and Russian production teams.

From the success of "Red Silk" to the staging of the original Chinese dance drama "Wing Chun" at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, hundreds of cultural events are unfolding under the China-Russia Years of Culture – strengthening ties through art, history and shared storytelling.