Short cuts help reveal bigger picture

The third movie in the BRICS coproduction project launched by Chinese director Jia Zhangke, which features five stories and locations, recently premiered at the 3rd Pingyao International Film Festival, Xu Fan reports.

For most people, soccer might be the first thing that springs to mind when you talk about Brazil. But, it's a lesser-known fact that the country credited for the Oscar-nominated movies Central Station and City of God has shaped a unique cinematic landscape over the decades.

For moviegoers interested in taking a peek into modern Brazilian cinema, Neighbors, the latest attempt to team up rising talent from across the five BRICS countries, might be a good option.