A trailblazing director of photography who broke into the male-dominated film industry through the hit war epic 1942 shares her journey. From lens choices to on-set challenges, she’s rewriting the script for women in cinematography.
🖼️ Picasso Meets the Bund
Shanghai Art Museum teams up with a French institution to showcase 20th-century icons like Picasso and Modigliani. Think of it as a ‘Euro-Asian art collab’ bringing masterpieces to the Huangpu River’s edge.
🍷 Li Bai: The Musical
A new stage production celebrates Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, blending poetry with catchy tunes. Sichuan’s leveraging the hype to promote his hometown—and Beijing’s brewing its own cultural tribute. History’s never been this rhythmic!
🎮 Temples, Tokens & Tourism
Ancient Tang Dynasty temples are now pilgrimage sites for gamers after a viral video game featured their digital replicas. Real-world exploration meets fantasy quests? Total ‘Assassin’s Creed’ vibes—but with more tea ceremonies.
