Chinese film industry on the red carpet

The first Chinese Film Festival in Italy kicked off in Milan on Thursday, with a top selection of movies, and a series of forums to address the evolution of China's film industry.

The festival will run at the Space Odeon Cinema in Milan until Sept 18, while related events will also take place in Venice, Rome, Florence and Turin.

Some 40 films will premiere during the gala, and the selection will include the best of Chinese movies released in recent years.