Hey movie lovers! 🎥 Did you know that China’s film adventure began over 100 years ago? Let’s dive into this amazing journey!
🎬 The Beginning: A Silent Start
In 1905, a black-and-white silent film called ‘Dingjun Mountain’ was made, showing a famous opera master in action. It was only 30 minutes long, but it was China’s very first movie!
🌟 Fast Forward: ‘Ne Zha 2’ Breaks Records
Now, 120 years later, China has created ‘Ne Zha 2’, an incredible animated movie that’s breaking records! It’s the highest-grossing animated film ever in China and one of the world’s top five movies by earnings! 😲
📜 A Special Letter from President Xi
The President of China, Xi Jinping, wrote a letter to encourage filmmakers to create awesome movies that show the spirit of our times and make people feel inspired.
🤖 When Tech Meets Tradition
Movies like ‘Ne Zha 2’ mix cool technology with ancient Chinese legends. Imagine epic battles with amazing special effects! 💥
Other movies like ‘The Wandering Earth 2’ use 3D printing to make futuristic props. And ‘Creation of the Gods’ brings legends to life with motion capture technology!
🌍 Sharing Stories with the World
Chinese movies are not just popular at home—they’re also being shown around the world! ‘Ne Zha 2’ is coming to theaters in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand!
Ellen Eliasoph, a famous filmmaker, says China’s rich stories are like a treasure chest for movies! 🏮✨
🎥 A Thriving Film Industry
China has the world’s second-largest film market. Last year, over a billion people went to the movies there! 🍿
Chen Daoming, a well-known actor, felt inspired by President Xi’s letter. He hopes filmmakers will continue to create amazing stories that people love.
💖 Be Inspired!
Gao Ying, who works at a big cinema, says the letter makes her want to share China’s stories even more.
So next time you watch a movie, think about the magic of storytelling and how it brings people together! 🎬🌟
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A letter to inspire: Xi's words echo through China's film industry
cgtn.com
