The ancient city of Xi'an – once the eastern starting point of the Silk Road – is dazzling the world again as it hosts the 11th Silk Road International Film Festival. 💫 Red carpet spotlights illuminated a fusion of modern creativity and historical grandeur, with filmmakers and stars from over 20 countries celebrating cross-cultural storytelling.
🚀 Why it’s lit: Beyond Hollywood-style glitz, the festival spotlights regional voices from Silk Road-connected nations. Think Kazakh dramas meeting Korean indie flicks, all screened against Xi'an’s iconic 1,300-year-old Giant Wild Goose Pagoda backdrop. 🔥
Featured theme: “Cinema Bridges Civilizations” – workshops on VR filmmaking and Sino-Global co-productions
Local twist: Shaanxi Province’s noodle-making traditions got a documentary shoutout!
🎬 “This isn’t just about movies – it’s about rewriting the Silk Road’s legacy for Gen Z,” said attendee Lin Wei, a Beijing-based producer. With virtual reality exhibits and drone-light shows, Xi'an proves history can slay in the TikTok era. 📸
