Kolkata, April 10 -- The Chinese Film Festival is set to return to Kolkata after a decade-long gap, with the latest edition scheduled to begin on April 17.

Organised by the Chinese Consulate, the festival will feature seven films across genres, with screenings to be held at Nandan Theatre, offering audiences a glimpse into contemporary Chinese cinema.

Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Kolkata, Xu Wei, on Friday shared details about the upcoming Chinese Film Festival and celebrations for International Chinese Language Day in the city.

Speaking about the return of the film festival after a long gap, Xu Wei said they had checked the earlier event and decided to bring it back with joint efforts.

"I checked the last Chines...