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Lights, camera, culture! The 19th Changchun Film Festival kicked off this week in northeastern China, blending cinematic magic with Gen Z’s curiosity. This year’s theme—\"New Era, New Cradle, New Power\"—sets the stage for a deep dive into China’s film history, and one Laotian student is stealing the spotlight.
Eakvixay Tran, a film-loving student from Laos, took audiences on a virtual tour of the legendary Changchun Film Studio, where Chinese cinema got its start. From vintage props to iconic movie sets, Tran explored artifacts like a time traveler with a TikTok account. \"The museum showed historical moments of filmmaking in China,\" he shared, grinning. \"Now I’m obsessed with understanding Chinese culture through its stories.\"
His journey included deep dives into classic films, fan theories about beloved characters, and even face-to-face moments with cinematic legends. Spoiler alert: Wolf Warrior 2 and Zhang Yimou’s visually stunning dramas topped his favorites list.
Why does this matter? For Gen Z, movies aren’t just entertainment—they’re bridges between eras and borders. As Tran put it: \"Every film is a window.\" And this festival? It’s the ultimate Netflix for cultural explorers.
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