'The Shawshank Redemption' to make Chinese mainland theatrical debut Aug. 28

One of the most beloved classics in film history, "The Shawshank Redemption" will make its theatrical debut on the Chinese mainland Aug. 28.

The film will be screened in a newly restored 4K version, with 2D, IMAX and CINITY LED formats available. 

A poster for the upcoming Chinese mainland screening of "The Shawshank Redemption." File photo

Based on Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption," the film follows Andy Dufresne, a banker who spends years at Shawshank State Prison while holding on to hope, and his eventual escape to freedom.

Since its release in 1994, the film has earned widespread critical acclaim and received seven nominations at the 67th Academy Awards. It has also remained a long-standing favorite at the top of IMDb's Top 250 Movies and Douban's Top 250 Movies rankings.

In 2015, it was added to the U.S. National Film Registry, the United States National Film Preservation Borard's collection of films selected for preservation, which recognizes works with cultural, historical or aesthetic significance.