IRNA - Iran and China in the field of film and cinema as well as production of joint works have many potentials and capacities as both sides can cooperate in creating different cultural, artistic, social, and children films.

Head of the China Film Cooperation Group Lee Kexi said in an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Sunday, 'We can use our equipment and capabilities mutually. China is keen on such cooperation with Iran. Film field is a great ground for collaboration.'

The Chinese official highlighted that there are many cultural experiences in the two countries that should be used with the cooperation of state institutions and the two countries and filmmakers can benefit from these supports.

'We have been able to collaborate in the film industry in recent years,' Lee said, adding, 'This cooperation could be much stronger and more effective, and the media could also strengthen relations between the two countries.'

Pointing out that the cinematic productions and films made by China and Iran have many similarities, the Chinese official said that part of these commonalities relates to the long-standing cultural and artistic exchanges of the two countries.

He made the remarks, 'China and Iran are two ancient civilizations with a history of commonalities and cooperation, and the collaboration of the two filmmakers in the future reflects the depth of the historical relationship, and the filmmakers of the two countries can use these communications to make their own films.