2008.
Various industries across the world were affected to varying degrees by the global financial crisis, yet the national film industry defied the trend, achieving remarkable successes. With the continuous innovation by new filmmakers, the vitality of the national film market was further stimulated.
Many filmmakers praised "Before Death" as both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, as the film achieved an organic unity of ideology, artistry, and entertainment.
It opened a new chapter for domestic blockbuster films, maturing the art of such films further. Subsequently, various films and productions became increasingly personalized and diversified, leading to a boom in the national film market and a significant increase in market share, surpassing imported films.
Among them, eight films led by "Before Death" all achieved outstanding box office results, surpassing 100 million yuan each.
