Beyond Borders: Exploring the Cultural, Economic, and Strategic Facets of Chinese and Hollywood Film Co-productions.

本论文探讨了全球电影产业中中美电影合作关系的动态变化。随着中国崛起为一个重要的电影市场，以及好莱坞制片公司寻求扩大在中国的影响力，合拍片已成为文化交流、创意协商和商业利益的重要载体。本研究将分析这些合作如何影响国内和国际市场的渗透，以及推动其在全球电影产业中取得成功的主要因素。 本研究采用混合方法，包括定性和定量分析，具体方法包括对以往合拍片的历史回顾、对电影《别告诉她》（2019年）的案例研究，以及通过结构化的观众问卷比较中外观众观点。理论框架基于电影经济学、跨国合作理论和全球化研究，从多学科角度审视这些电影合作中的挑战和机遇。 研究结果显示，商业和法律因素驱动了市场渗透，但文化和语言元素对观众反应产生了显著影响。成功的合拍片在经济需求和真实文化再现之间取得平衡，吸引了中外观众。此外，具有强大剧情、跨文化吸引力和良好创意自主权的电影往往最为成功。 本研究为电影制片人、立法者和行业利益相关者提供了见解，推动了关于跨国电影合作的深入讨论。研究强调了将商业目标与文化真实性相结合的重要性，以推动中国电影的国际化，并通过电影促进有意义的跨文化交流。最后，本研究强调了中美合拍片作为文化桥梁的潜力，既促进商业成功，又推动全球文化交流。

This thesis explores the changing dynamics of Sino-Hollywood relationships in the global cinema business. With China rising as a significant cinema market and Hollywood studios looking to expand their presence in China, co-productions have become key vehicles for cultural interchange, creative negotiation, and commercial benefit. This study will look at how these collaborations affect market penetration both domestically and globally, as well as the major aspects that contribute to their success in the global film industry. The research uses a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses, such as a historical review of previous co-productions, a case study of The Farewell (2019), and a structured audience questionnaire that compares Chinese and foreign points of view. The theoretical framework is based on film economics, transnational collaboration theory, and globalisation studies, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on the challenges and opportunities of these film partnerships. The findings show that commercial and legal issues drive market penetration, but cultural and linguistic elements have a substantial impact on audience response. Successful co-productions strike a balance between economic imperatives and accurate cultural depiction, appealing to both Chinese and foreign viewers. Furthermore, films with powerful plots, cross-cultural appeal, and well-negotiated creative autonomy tend to be the most successful. This study contributes to the deeper discussion on transnational film partnerships by providing insights for filmmakers, legislators, and industry stakeholders. It emphasises the significance of combining commercial goals with cultural authenticity to further the internationalisation of Chinese cinema and foster meaningful intercultural interaction through film. Finally, this study emphasises the potential for Sino-Hollywood co-productions to serve as cultural bridges, promoting both business success and worldwide cultural interchange.