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Beijing is rolling out the red carpet for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as the capital hosts a film festival marking 130 years of cinema. With the iconic Forbidden City serving as a backdrop for a star-studded premiere, the event merges ancient grandeur with modern movie-making spectacle .
Highlights include Switzerland as this year’s guest of honor – expect Alpine-inspired screenings and collaborations with Swiss filmmakers. Tributes to cinema history will feature rare archival footage, interactive VR installations, and live orchestral performances of classic film scores .
"This isn’t just a festival – it’s a time machine," said festival director Zhang Wei. "From silent-era reels to AI-driven storytelling workshops, we’re showing how film evolves while honoring its roots." Special shoutout to TikTok creators invited to reinterpret vintage movie scenes for Gen Z audiences .
Travel tip: Food trucks serving jianbing (Chinese crepes) and Swiss chocolate fondue will keep movie marathons fueled.
capital hosts a film festival marking 130 years of cinema. With the iconic Forbidden City serving as a backdrop for a star-studded premiere, the event merges ancient grandeur with modern movie-making spectacle 
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– expect Alpine-inspired screenings and collaborations with Swiss filmmakers. Tributes to cinema history will feature rare archival footage, interactive VR installations, and live orchestral performances of classic film scores 
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