What happens when you ask New Yorkers about their favorite Chinese movies? The 2024 Shanghai International Film and TV Festival isn’t just about red carpets and premieres — it’s sparking global conversations about cultural exchange. 🌍✨ From cult classics to modern hits, CGTN hit the streets of NYC to uncover which Chinese films and shows charm the Big Apple’s movie buffs. Spoiler: The 1993 drama Beijinger in New York still holds a special place for locals, blending East-meets-West vibes in the city that never sleeps. 🗽🍿
\"I loved the storytelling in Farewell My Concubine — it’s timeless!\" said one Brooklyn resident, while a Queens film student shouted out Zhang Yimou’s vibrant visuals. 🎥 Others namedrop Jackie Chan’s action-packed adventures and the fantasy epic Journey to the West. Meanwhile, the Shanghai festival is showcasing how Chinese cinema resonates globally, from indie darlings to blockbusters. Want to hear more? Check out New Yorkers’ candid picks and relive scenes filmed in iconic spots like Central Park and Times Square! 🎞️🌆
