Organized by China Media Group (CMG), the China Film Showcase was held on November 10 at the Stella Cinema in Dublin, bringing together over 200 guests and film enthusiasts to foster cultural exchanges between China and Ireland through cinema.

The event was attended by Jiang Haiqing, a member of CMG's editorial board and chairperson of the China International Television Corporation. In her remarks, Jiang noted that CMG has long been dedicated to promoting innovation in the film industry and international dialogue. She expressed hope that the screenings would offer Irish audiences a deeper understanding of contemporary Chinese cinema and help strengthen bilateral cultural ties.

John Kennedy, principal officer at Ireland’s Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, praised Ireland’s rich cinematic heritage and expressed expectations for closer cooperation between China and Ireland in the film sector.

A highlight of the showcase was a special screening of the CMG documentary Shenzhou 13. The film, which features 8K footage of Earth captured from orbit, drew a full house, with additional seats added to accommodate the demand. With its striking space imagery and sincere, nuanced human storytelling, the documentary gave Irish audiences a more direct and profound understanding of China’s space program and contemporary filmmaking.

The showcase also featured two other CMG productions: the documentary Fabric of Lives and the animated film The Reunion Journey. The event was also attended by former Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, former Irish Ambassador to China Declan Kelleher, and former European Parliament President Pat Cox.