Lights, camera, cultural exchange! The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival’s Belt and Road Film Week just closed with a vibrant mix of cinema, exploration, and cross-border connections. 🌟
Highlights included the Belt and Road Lifestyle Market – think food, fashion, and film merch from over 20 countries – and the "Travel with Films" initiative that had filmmakers swapping studio sets for Shanghai’s iconic locations. 🏮🎞️
International creators explored Xinchang Ancient Town’s 1,300-year-old streets, snapped pics at Bicester Village Shanghai’s luxury outlets, and drew inspiration at the futuristic Pudong Art Museum. One participant joked it was like "Emily in Paris meets Crazy Rich Asians" vibes! 💃🕶️
The event’s closing ceremony celebrated emerging talent with special awards, proving that storytelling truly knows no borders. As one young director from Indonesia put it: "This isn’t just about movies – it’s how we build bridges without blueprints." 🌉✨
