Group 1 - Chinese films have achieved significant recognition at major international film festivals in 2023, including awards for "The Land of the Living" at the Berlin International Film Festival, "Wild Times" at the Cannes Film Festival, and "Daytime Hanging" at the Venice Film Festival [1] - The Venice Film Festival has historically been a favorable platform for Chinese cinema, with renowned directors like Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, and Hou Hsiao-hsien winning prestigious awards, particularly during Marco Müller’s tenure as chairman [3] - Despite the recent surge in box office success for Chinese films, there has been a relative quietness in terms of artistic achievements at major international festivals, with the last award for a Chinese film at Venice being in 2019 [3] Group 2 - Since the late 1980s and early 1990s, Chinese films have gained international attention through European film festivals, with notable films like "Red Sorghum" and "Farewell My Concubine" winning awards and enhancing the global profile of Chinese actors [4] - The new generation of filmmakers, represented by directors like Bi Gan and Wei Shujun, has been increasingly recognized at major film festivals, showcasing the potential and talent of young Chinese filmmakers [4] - Recent short films from Chinese directors have won multiple awards at Cannes, indicating a strong reserve of talent and creativity among the younger generation in the Chinese film industry [4]