It was the top-grossing Chinese film of 2011, having earned $70 million after two weeks.

"No other Chinese film affected me the way this one did," he said.

No jury would ever give prizes to two Chinese films in the same year.

The group is believed to be looking to produce or acquire the rights to additional Chinese films.

And sure enough, the Chinese film industry has already claimed it will meet the challenge.

In the last three or four years it was a golden period for Chinese films.

It was the most expensive Chinese film produced at the time of its release.

He composed songs for Chinese films beginning in the 1930s, some of which remain popular.

She also starred in various Chinese films and television variety shows.

I want to make Chinese films for an international audience.