Film tasks collectively produced by Russia and China are strengthening bilateral ties and selling cultural dialogue, a senior Russian media government stated.
MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) — Film tasks collectively produced by Russia and China are strengthening bilateral ties and selling cultural dialogue, a senior Russian media government stated.
In a latest interview with Xinhua, Svetlana Balanova, CEO of National Media Group, described co-productions as an efficient instrument for enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation.
“Russia-China joint films are an efficient instrument for developing cultural dialogue and strengthening ties between the two countries,” she stated, expressing confidence that extra various collaborative tasks will emerge sooner or later.
Balanova highlighted the 2025 movie Red Silk as a milestone in advancing a scientific method to collectively selling nationwide cinema and producing works that replicate shared values.
The movie, launched in each Russia and China, turned essentially the most profitable Russian film on the abroad field workplace in 2025, she stated.
Last yr marked the eightieth anniversary of the victory within the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War.
According to Balanova, Russian audiences had been drawn to the movie’s dynamic storyline and performances, whereas Chinese viewers had been attracted by its portrayal of resilience in harsh Siberian situations.
“The film’s success was influenced by its exploration of themes pertinent to the history of Russia-China relations, as well as its visually striking scenes shot in both countries,” she stated.
Looking forward, Balanova revealed {that a} sequel, titled Black Silk, is presently in manufacturing as a brand new worldwide collaboration between filmmakers from the 2 nations.
The venture has already been granted co-production standing in China and can proceed the story launched in Red Silk.
Balanova famous that the movie might be shot throughout studios in China and Russia, and can characteristic a world solid from Russia, China, Japan and Serbia.
She added that the sequel will retain key components that appealed to audiences within the authentic whereas increasing its narrative scope, visible model and manufacturing capabilities.
“‘Black Silk’ is an independent story with new mysteries and characters, accessible to both fans of the first film and those just getting to know the story, both in Russia and abroad,” she stated.
Following the success of the primary installment, Balanova expressed optimism that the sequel, scheduled for launch in 2027, will obtain sturdy field workplace efficiency and appeal to a wider world viewers.