Swiss actor-director Vincent Perez dropped some cinematic wisdom at the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum in Chengdu this week, reminding us why stories still rule our screens – and hearts. 🎬
"From film stock to VR and AI, our tools evolve, but the heart of art never changes: emotion and communication," said Perez, looking sharp enough to star in a metaverse remake of The Matrix. The Queen of the Damned star revealed he’d been dreaming of returning to China, calling Chengdu’s spicy cuisine and creative energy "a director’s playground." 🌶️✨
Perez’s real plot twist? His challenge to Gen Z: "Be creators of your own lives." He envisions Chinese cinema becoming what K-pop is to music – locally rooted but globally viral. "Imagine wuxia epics trending alongside Marvel trailers on TikTok," he grinned, sparking daydreams of pandas doing wire-fu. 🐼⚡
As AI reshapes Hollywood, Perez remains Team Human: "Tech is the brush, but artists hold the vision." Mic drop? More like reel drop. 🎞️
