Muscat – Seven Chinese films spanning history, romance, science fiction, animation and action will be screened in Muscat from October 21 to 24 as part of the Chinese Film Week, organised to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries.

Jointly organised by the Embassy of China in Muscat, the Oman Film Society and China Film Administration, the event will be held at VOX Cinemas in Mall of Oman, under the theme ‘Stories Across Borders’. The opening ceremony is scheduled for October 21.

The programme features A Tapestry of a Legendary Land, Crossing, B for Busy, The Wandering Earth 2, I Am What I Am 2, Dear You and The Shadow’s Edge. The films explore a range of themes and styles, offering audiences an insight into Chinese cinema and its cultural influences.

Five films – A Tapestry of a Legendary Land, Crossing, B for Busy, I Am What I Am 2 and Dear You – will be screened in Oman for the first time.

The Wandering Earth 2 and The Shadow’s Edge, which have previously been shown in the country, will return to the big screen as special screenings during the event.

In a statement, the Chinese Embassy said the event aims to showcase China’s cultural heritage and shared human experiences through cinema, while strengthening understanding and friendship between the peoples of Oman and China.

Film enthusiasts interested in Chinese cinema and culture are invited to attend the screenings.

Details of the programme and ticket information are available on the official social media platforms of the Chinese Embassy in Muscat and Oman Film Society.