Films vie for Golden Rooster glory

A total of 209 films applied for this year's awards. Eligible entries were granted public screening permits by the China Film Administration between July 1 last year and June 30 this year.

The 2026 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival will be held in Xiamen, Fujian province, from Nov 6 to 10, with the awards ceremony scheduled for the closing day.

The festival will feature a range of activities, including screenings of outstanding Chinese and international films, themed forums and a special promotional event for Taiwan films.