Star Flops and Slowing Investment Help Explain China’s Thin Festival Presence, Says Tokyo Programming Director

Source: www.variety.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center · Published: Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:42 GMT

Star-driven flops at the Chinese box office, slowing investment and a reportedly more complicated censorship process have a bearing on China’s low profile at international festivals this year, according to Ichiyama Shozo, programming director of the Tokyo International Film Festival. “In the past, casting a star in the leading role could guarantee a certain degree […]

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