TEHRAN (IFP)-Iran hosted a three-day event during which a number of Chinese movies were screened as part of a plan to expand the two sides’ cooperation in the film industry.
The event titled "A Look at Chinese Cinema” was inaugurated on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by a number of domestic and international guests at Cinematograph Hall of Iran’s Cinema Museum, Tehran.
In an address to the opening ceremony, the Cultural Attaché of Chinese embassy in Tehran, Wang Ching Chon, said since its beginning in the 19th century, cinema has turned into an international and popular art form which attracts lots of audiences across the globe.
"Movies increase our knowledge about people’s lives in various countries and expands our understanding of different histories, cultures and traditions, bringing people from various races closer together,” he noted.
Touching on the purpose of organizing such an event in Iran, the Chinese official said the event is aimed at promoting cultural commonalities between Iran and China through the movie industry.
"Aftershock”, "Mountains May Depart” and "The Story of Three Cities” from the Chinese cinema were screened in at least six Iranian cities including Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz, Kerman and Babol during the event.
He then elaborated on Aftershock movie and said the film revolves around a 7.8 magnitude quake which rocked a northern Chinese city in 1976, leaving at least 250,000 dead and irreparable damages.
"Years after the quake, the city of Tangshan has turned into a glorious industrial city,” he said.
Just like China, Iran is also a seismically active country, he added.
He also expressed hope that the movie could share China’s experiences with the Iranians when it comes to deadly quakes and other natural plights.