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More of them are developing scripts for art house-style movies that can win censors\u2019 approval, helping an industry emerge. But is artistic integrity imperiled?<\/h2>\n

Until recently, a low-budget art house film\u2019s best bet for making a return domestically was to be sold to a television station\u00a0dedicated to movies, such as state-run CCTV6. But three years ago, the first art house cinema in mainland China opened in Beijing: Broadway Cinematheque Moma.<\/p>\n

The dragon seal, is the official stamp of approval from the government.<\/p>\n

But even if a film does receive a dragon seal, a wide theatrical opening is hardly guaranteed. Without a big-name star or a blockbuster story line, the chances of a film\u2019s being shown in China\u2019s\u00a0\u00a0megaplexes are bleak.<\/p>\n

While non-dragon seal films can be sold only overseas or online.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/entertainment\/movies\/moviesnow\/la-ca-mn-china-indie-films-20121209,0,7228298.story<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

More of them are developing scripts for art house-style movies that can win censors\u2019 approval, helping an industry emerge. But is artistic integrity imperiled? Until recently, a low-budget art house film\u2019s best bet for making a return domestically was to be sold to a television station\u00a0dedicated to movies, such as state-run CCTV6. 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