Imagine strolling through Shanghai and feeling like you’ve stepped onto the set of Blade Runner – that’s how Brazilian director Petra Costa describes China’s tech-powered transformation! 🌆⚡ As a jury member at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival, she told CGTN the city’s zero-emission vehicles and futuristic skyline left her starstruck, calling it a "remarkable development miracle."
"My mother visited in the 1980s when China trailed Brazil in many areas," Costa shared. "Now? It’s like watching a time-lapse of progress!" 🚀 From green tech to cultural vibrancy, she sees huge potential for Brazil-China film collabs under the BRICS partnership – think City of God meets Wandering Earth energy. 🎬
Could this be the start of a new cinematic universe bridging Global South creativity? Grab your popcorn, folks – the reel revolution is rolling! 🍿✨
