China imports only 20 foreign films for theatrical release every year, but filmgoers will see some of the latest Oscar-winning and nominated films thanks to a film gala to be held in the county's capital.

Organizers of the first Beijing International Film Festival say they will screen The Social Network, Black Swan, 127 Hours and True Grit in the festival's "Film Panorama" section, a showcase of about 100 foreign films.

They will also invite filmmakers of the four smash hits, never screened in Chinese theaters, to attend the festival, which will kick off on April 23 and last six days.