A poster for the China National Film Museum's international film screening Photo: Courtesy of Xiao Xing

The China National Film Museum kicked off its annual international film screening on Tuesday. This time's event  started with five exciting Russian films. 

Until Sunday, the films Petersburg. A Selfie, Wake Me Up, Queen of Spades, Test and The Postman's White Nights will be screened at the museum to satisfy Chinese film enthusiasts' love for Russian films. 

The 2016 film Petersburg. A Selfie depicts seven stories taking place in the beautiful Russian city, St. Petersburg while the 2016 thrill Queen of Spades tells the story of the great soprano Sophia Maier as she seeks to crown her career with one more triumph. 

The festival is being jointly hosted by the China National Film Museum and the Beijing New Film Association.