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Move over, Marvel – Ne Zha 2 is rewriting the rules of global cinema! The animated blockbuster has become China's highest-grossing film ever while storming international charts, proving mythological tales can transcend borders.
Lights, Camera, Cultural Revolution
We sat down with Professor Kees Van Oostrum – Emmy-nominated cinematographer and Shanghai Theatre Academy mentor – to decode the film's magic. "It's a technical masterpiece," he says, highlighting its seamless blend of ancient folklore with Hollywood-grade visual innovation.
East Meets West, Frame by Frame
The Dutch film guru praised how director Yang Yu ("Light Chaser Animation's answer to James Cameron") modernizes traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. Van Oostrum particularly geeked out about the film's dragon sequences: "That fluid motion capture? Revolutionary for animated storytelling."
But it's not just tech wizardry – the professor notes how Ne Zha 2 reshapes global narratives: "This isn't just China's hero. It's proof that local stories can achieve universal resonance when told with this level of craft."
What's Next for Global Cinema?
With China's film industry projected to overtake Hollywood by 2025, Van Oostrum sees Ne Zha 2 as a cultural turning point: "Young creators worldwide should watch this – it's the blueprint for honoring tradition while pushing technical boundaries."
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The animated blockbuster has become China's highest-grossing film ever while storming international charts, proving mythological tales can transcend borders.
) modernizes traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. Van Oostrum particularly geeked out about the film's dragon sequences: "That fluid motion capture? Revolutionary for animated storytelling." 
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