The 17th China International Children's Film Festival has opened in the Chinese cities of Jinan and Chengdu, focusing on the connection between children's development and the art of filmmaking.
During the festival, 35 children's films, including 20 from China and 15 from other countries such as Germany, Canada and Japan, will be screened in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong province.
Meanwhile, the southwestern metropolis of Chengdu will showcase 37 children's films, featuring 22 Chinese films and 15 international ones.