Chinese cinema is making a significant splash at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival and European Film Market (EFM), with multiple official selections and market premieres, including Jackie Chan's "Unexpected Family" and the Singapore-Hong Kong-China co-production "Panda," according to Variety. Veteran producer Bill Kong is bringing four commercial titles to the EFM through his Edko Films banner, highlighting a strong presence from Hong Kong.
The festival and market are attracting international buyers, with Golden Network Asia, based in Hong Kong, also presenting films. "Unexpected Family" and Anthony Chen's competition entry are leading the Chinese presence, as reported by Variety. "Panda" has been selected for the Forum section of the festival.
Bill Kong, whose credits include "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," is a key figure in this strong showing. His Edko Films banner is presenting the four commercial titles at the EFM.
In other film news, Chadian filmmaker Mahamat-Saleh Haroun is set to compete for his first Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival with his film "Soumsoum, the Night of the Stars," a story of sisterhood set in Chad, as reported by Variety. Haroun filmed the movie in the remote Ennedi Desert, drawing inspiration from childhood legends.
The Berlin Film Festival and EFM continue to be a significant platform for international cinema, with a strong focus on films from Asia this year.
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