The opening ceremony of the 2021 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, which takes place in Xiamen, Fujian province from Dec 28 to 30. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 2021 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival kicked off in Xiamen, Fujian province on Dec 28, and will run until Dec 30.

The 34th China Golden Rooster Awards, which includes 20 awards such as the best film, best director, best actor, and best actress, will be announced on Dec 30.

A series of outstanding films including Cliff Walkers, 1921, A Writer's Odyssey, The Pioneer, and Island Keeper as well as other candidates were nominated for awards during the festival's opening ceremony.

The three-day festival also includes four film exhibitions, an academic forum, a film investment conference, and other large-scale activities.

One of the film exhibitions, the Golden Rooster International Film Section, started on Dec 10 and will run for 20 days, playing 38 films from 35 countries and regions. The films include five new films from BRICS countries, three restored classic films, nine films that are making their debut in Asia, and 19 films that are making their debut in China.