Washington DC, June 19 -- At the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, the China Film Foundation and partners launched two major AI-driven initiatives under the Kung Fu Film Heritage Project: a large-scale effort to restore 100 classic martial arts films using artificial intelligence and unveiled world's first fully AI-produced animated feature film, reported Variety.

As per the outlet, the restoration project aims to digitally remaster 100 landmark kung fu films, using AI to enhance image, sound, and overall production quality while preserving the storytelling and aesthetic of the originals.

The organisers described the initiative as a long-term commitment to reviving Chinese martial arts cinema's cultural and cinematic legacy.

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