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BEIJING:
Pakistan’s blockbuster film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ premiered in China, marking a significant milestone in cultural cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement from the Pakistan embassy in China, the release of the film would mark a historic milestone in cinematic collaboration between Pakistan and China.
It stated that the Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi congratulated filmmaker Bilal Lashari on this landmark achievement and expressed appreciation to the China Film Administration, China Film Import and Export Corporation, and China Film Group for their valuable support in bringing the film to Chinese audiences.
“Hashmi noted that the release of the film coincided with celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, saying that the film offered Chinese audiences a unique opportunity to experience the richness and vibrancy of Pakistani cinema while reflecting the spirit of mutually beneficial cooperation between the film industries of the two countries,” the statement said.
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The ambassador further added that the film’s release followed the Film Co-Production Agreement signed in June 2024 between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the China Film Administration. “The agreement aims to promote exchanges between filmmakers and encourage joint productions that resonate with audiences in both countries,” he said.
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According to the statement, Hashmi said the country had over 200 million telecom subscribers, more than 200 television channels, and state-of-the-art cinema infrastructure. He also underscored Pakistan’s growing international recognition in the film industry, with Pakistani filmmakers recently receiving accolades at the SCO Film Festival in China.
The ambassador noted that the premiere of the film was not only a proud recognition of Pakistani creative talent but also an important step forward in deepening cultural and people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and China.
“He expressed confidence that more Pakistani films would reach Chinese audiences, while more Chinese films would find a home in Pakistan, further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries,” the statement added.
The statement further stated that the screening of the film represented a significant new chapter in Pakistan-China cultural cooperation and underscored the shared commitment of both countries to fostering deeper understanding through artistic and cinematic exchange.
