Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi lit up the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival in Chongqing this week, sharing insights on how Chinese films are captivating global audiences. 🌏 The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star told CGTN that Chinese storytelling is entering a "golden age of cross-cultural resonance," blending tradition with modern creativity.
"From historical epics to sci-fi blockbusters, our films carry universal emotions that transcend borders," Zhang said during the July 3-7 event, which brought together filmmakers from across Eurasia. 🎥 She highlighted how streaming platforms have become "digital silk roads" for cultural exchange, with Chinese dramas gaining massive followings from Brazil to Turkey.
The SCO Film Festival, now in its fifth edition, showcased 128 films from 18 countries and regions this year. Analysts note China’s film industry grew 22% globally last year – a trend Zhang attributes to younger filmmakers’ bold experiments with animation, AI-driven effects, and environmental themes. 🌱
