Lights, camera, action! The Chinese mainland's National Day holiday box office is heating up with the release of 'The Volunteers: Peace at Last' – the explosive finale to director Chen Kaige's war epic trilogy. 🎥💥 Premiering in Beijing last weekend, the film officially hits theaters September 30, promising stunning visuals and a star-studded cast.
Set during pivotal 20th-century conflicts, the trilogy has been hailed as a milestone in Chinese cinema. This installment arrives just as theaters brace for a holiday showdown, with families and young moviegoers flocking to cinemas during the week-long break. 🍿 Will it outshine other releases? Industry insiders are placing their bets!
Chen Kaige, known for Oscar-nominated Farewell My Concubine, told audiences at the premiere: 'This film is a tribute to our shared history.' Early viewers praised its 'heart-pounding battle scenes' and 'emotional depth that hits harder than a Marvel finale.' 😱
