To mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between China and France, CGTN hosted a lively forum exploring how cinema bridges cultures. French film producer Natacha Devillers and Fudan University’s Associate Professor Chen Jie shared their journeys with Sino-French films, from nostalgic classics to modern blockbusters.
🎥 Storytelling Beyond Borders: Both speakers highlighted how movies like ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘Amélie’ shaped their understanding of each other’s cultures. Devillers called films “passports to empathy,” while Chen emphasized their role in breaking stereotypes.
📈 Evolving Tastes: The discussion touched on rising trends—from China’s booming sci-fi genre to France’s indie film scene. Audience Q&As explored TikTok’s impact on film discovery and the rise of co-productions like ‘Wolf Totem.’
💡 Future Collabs: Optimism buzzed about VR storytelling and youth-led projects. As Devillers put it: “The next Zhang Yimou or Luc Besson might be collaborating on Discord right now!”
👉 Who knew movies could be such powerful diplomats? This forum proves art and popcorn go hand in hand. 🍿
