Capturing animals on film is a 'tail' of the unexpected

The cinema ecosystem Shyam Benegal created

I think many cinema lovers would agree that one of the most memorable scenes of Indian cinema is the small child chucking a stone at the landlord’s window at the end of Ankur, Shyam Benegal’s directorial debut. Shyam Benegal planted a seedling/ankur with his debut of a different storytelling sensibility in Hindi cinema and sustained that spirit in the numerous …

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Traditional culture creating new businesses

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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Focusing on the wonder of nature

China Daily

By Yang Feiyue | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-09 08:53 Wild yaks at the Kumukuli Desert, one of the world's highest deserts in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Award-winning photos depict wild argali sheep overlooking a city in Xinjiang, by Zhao Lansheng CHINA DAILY They stood out from more than 37,600 submissions from across the world, and covered a …

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Traditional culture creating new businesses

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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1 month ago

Focusing on the wonder of nature

China Daily

Wild yaks at the Kumukuli Desert, one of the world's highest deserts in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Award-winning photos depict wild argali sheep overlooking a city in Xinjiang, by Zhao Lansheng CHINA DAILY They stood out from more than 37,600 submissions from across the world, and covered a wide range of wildlife groups, natural conservation areas, and the …

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1 month ago

Traditional culture creating new businesses

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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1 month ago

Traditional culture creating new businesses

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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Museum experts brainstorm on the future of the past

China Daily

Paleontologist Meng Qingjin addresses the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development of Natural Science Museums in Beijing on Nov 26. "With a floor area of 193,800 square meters, the pavilion is expected to become a world-class museum," Liu Linde, deputy director of the museum, said at the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Documentary flows with dedication to water project

China Daily

A scene in the documentary Qian Li Jiang Ru Huai. A popular documentary following the construction of a water project in three years documents how the Yangtze River was diverted to the Huaihe River to benefit 50 million people, said producers during a recent seminar in Beijing. Spanning 723 kilometers across several water sectors, the project aims to supply water …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hainan Film Festival returns with global cinema highlights

China Daily

The sixth Hainan Island International Film Festival poster features stars, lights and the ocean. The sixth Hainan Island International Film Festival is set to take place from Dec 4 to 10 in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, bringing together filmmakers, critics, journalists and movie lovers from around the globe for a cinematic event themed "From Oceans, With Visions". The festival …

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Hainan Film Festival returns with global cinema highlights

China Daily

The sixth Hainan Island International Film Festival poster features stars, lights and the ocean. The sixth Hainan Island International Film Festival is set to take place from Dec 4 to 10 in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, bringing together filmmakers, critics, journalists and movie lovers from around the globe for a cinematic event themed "From Oceans, With Visions". The festival …

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CHINADAILY EPAPER

China Daily

President Xi Jinping and other leaders attending the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, pose for a group photo on Monday at the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.Li Xueren/Xinhua XI OUTLINES EIGHT ACTIONS TO SUPPORT GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT President Xi Jinping unveiled China's eight major actions to shore up global development at the first session …

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China, Asean meeting discusses exchanges and heritage

China Daily

A dialogue among experts from China and countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Nov 16. With the theme, "From Revitalization to Resonance," a dialogue among experts from China and countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Nov 16. Huang …

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Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

China Daily

A photo capturing traditional wooden house construction in rural areas of Guangxi. "I was deeply moved by the wisdom of these hardworking people," she says, adding that her work being shortlisted for recommendation is not only a recognition of her efforts but also a motivation for her to continue using the power of photography to promote the transmission and development …

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Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

China Daily

A photo capturing traditional wooden house construction in rural areas of Guangxi. "I was deeply moved by the wisdom of these hardworking people," she says, adding that her work being shortlisted for recommendation is not only a recognition of her efforts but also a motivation for her to continue using the power of photography to promote the transmission and development …

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2 months ago

Chinese film festival brings cultural exchange to Munich

China Daily

Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night. Munich welcomed the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night, inviting locals to explore China's cinematic world through a diverse lineup of films. Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the two-week event will showcase 21 feature films, three short films, two animated features, and three animated …

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2 months, 1 week ago

30 works win special praise at ICH film and photo show in Zhejiang

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-28 Ten long films, an equal number of short films and photography works themed on intangible cultural heritage are specially commended out of 500 selected pieces at the 2024 intangible cultural heritage film and photo exhibition in Kaihua county, Quzhou city, Zhejiang province. Ten long films, 10 short films and 10 photography works themed on intangible cultural heritage …

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30 works win special praise at ICH film and photo show in Zhejiang

China Daily

The exhibition concluded on Friday. Lan Jing, director of the Center for Ethnic and Folk Literature and Art Development, says intangible cultural heritage films and photos play a vital role in recording and disseminating ICH. The works can transcend the limits of time and space for the public to understand the lineage of these heritage projects, appreciate their spiritual values, …

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30 works win special praise at ICH film and photo show in Zhejiang

China Daily

Ten long films, an equal number of short films and photography works themed on intangible cultural heritage are specially commended out of 500 selected pieces at the 2024 intangible cultural heritage film and photo exhibition in Kaihua county, Quzhou city, Zhejiang province. Ten long films, 10 short films and 10 photography works themed on intangible cultural heritage were specially commended …

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Intangible cultural heritage captured in Zhejiang

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-24 The 2024 intangible cultural heritage film and photo exhibition opened in Kaihua county in Zhejiang province's Quzhou city on Wednesday. Some 500 films and photos about intangible cultural heritage are on display at the 2024 intangible cultural heritage film and photo exhibition, which opened in Kaihua county in Zhejiang province's Quzhou city on Wednesday. Nearly 100 participants, …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stars Gather for the 10th Shanghai International Nature Conversation Festival: A Sustainable Celebration of Life

China Daily

The 10th Shanghai International Nature Conversation Festival kicked off in Minhang district on Oct 19, aiming to promote green life through various activities. The festival featured an opening ceremony with actor Hu Ge advocating for a low-carbon lifestyle, with a focus on water and electricity conservation, green consumption, and resource recycling. The event attracted top experts and various industries to …

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Modern Motherhood: A Cinematic Journey Through the Trials and Triumphs of a Modern Woman

China Daily

Modern Motherhood is a film that explores the life of a new mother and the challenges she faces adapting to her new role. The film features a stellar performance from Hong Kong filmmaker Oliver Chan Siu-kuen, who challenges audiences with her new film. The film also features a diverse cast of characters, including mothers from different backgrounds and experiences.

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A Journey into the World of Imagination: Kamala Kannan's 'Kurangu Pedal' Takes a Child's Odyssey

The Hindu

Kamala Kannan's film 'Kurangu Pedal' explores the world of children through a unique perspective, capturing the essence of childhood in the 1980s. The film features a lowered camera angle to match the line of vision of a child, resulting in a visually engaging experience. It also reflects on the importance of environmental consciousness, with the film's production process being sensitive …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Experts discuss intl exchanges of traditional Chinese culture in Wuxi

China Daily

Participants of the International City Image Communication Forum pose for a group photo. The International City Image Communication Forum took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Sept 25 to discuss the creative transformation of Chinese civilization and the international exchanges of traditional Chinese culture. In order to improve Wuxi's global communication capabilities, the city has set up the Wuxi City …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Seminar on AI-powered accessibility seeks ways to promote inclusivity

China Daily

Professor Fu Haizheng, executive director of the Research Institute on Information and Communication Accessibility, hosts the event in Beijing on Wednesday. At the seminar, barrier-free movie clips in both Chinese and English produced by the "Guangming Cinema" team at CUC were also shown, putting forward a Chinese proposal for building a disability-inclusive society to the international community. In 2017, the …

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Seminar on AI-powered accessibility seeks ways to promote inclusivity

China Daily

Professor Shahbaz Khan, director of the UNESCO regional office for East Asia and UNESCO representative to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Japan, Mongolia, People's Republic of China, and the Republic of Korea speaks at the seminar in Beijing on Wednesday. Professor Shahbaz Khan, director of the UNESCO regional office for East Asia and UNESCO representative to the Democratic People's …

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Qingdao city holds advanced motion capture, anchors AI event

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: September 23, 2024 The 2024 Artificial Intelligence Innovation Application Conference for Film and Television took place at the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis in Qingdao West Coast New Area – in East China's Qingdao city – on Sept 21-22. During the event, the Dison VICON-Oriental Movie Metropolis Motion Capture Creation Center – a collaborative initiative between Oriental Movie …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Staging Africa through its own lens in Shanghai

China Daily

Marvelous Realism, a group exhibition of contemporary African photography is on view at Fotografiska in Shanghai until Dec 1, 2024. The show, co-presented by Fotografiska and the London-based KT Wong Foundation, was founded on an awareness of how the rich, diverse contemporary art and cultural scenes in Africa have yet to be discovered to the Chinese public. But I have …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Greater Noida university hosts international film fest on environment

Hindustan Times

Sharda University on Friday hosted the International Film Festival on wildlife, environment, and sustainability at the Sharda University in Knowledge Park 3, Greater Noida. International film curator Liberesco’s session highlighted the power of storytelling in environmental filmmaking, emphasising how cinema can be a tool for advocacy and awareness. ) The festival opened with a master class by international film curator …

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Shanxi Night, showcasing culture and collaboration at 2024 CIFTS

China Daily

Photo shows the exhibition and interactive communication session at the "Shanxi Night" event, on Sept 12, 2024. The "Shanxi Night" took center stage on Thursday at the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, bolstering Shanxi province's global outreach. The event featured the captivating "Beijing and Shanxi Stories Collection," mesmerizing artistic performances, and a curated exhibition lineup showcasing Shanxi's …

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Shanxi Night, showcasing culture and collaboration at 2024 CIFTS

China Daily

Photo shows the exhibition and interactive communication session at the "Shanxi Night" event, on Sept 12, 2024. The "Shanxi Night" took center stage on Thursday at the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, bolstering Shanxi province's global outreach. The event featured the captivating "Beijing and Shanxi Stories Collection," mesmerizing artistic performances, and a curated exhibition lineup showcasing Shanxi's …

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4 months ago

Docuseries focuses on human-interest stories in Season 2

China Daily

A poster of the documentary's second season. Three years after the first season gained popularity online, the second season of Qinghai: Our National Park — a documentary series showcasing the natural wonders of Northwest China — has taken an innovative approach by incorporating more human-interest stories, as revealed by director Li Xiao during a recent seminar in Beijing. Comprising three …

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Docuseries focuses on human-interest stories in Season 2

China Daily

A poster of the documentary's second season. Three years after the first season gained popularity online, the second season of Qinghai: Our National Park — a documentary series showcasing the natural wonders of Northwest China — has taken an innovative approach by incorporating more human-interest stories, as revealed by director Li Xiao during a recent seminar in Beijing. Comprising three …

Documentary

4 months, 1 week ago

Dedication of plateau patrollers moves filmmakers

China Daily

Filmmakers from the Friends of the Himalayan Wilderness film from a tent. Over the past 2 years, Zhang has spread the stories of these Tibetan wildlife rangers to cities such as Lhasa, Beijing and Shanghai, garnering greater attention to the valuable work that they do. Some clothing brands and companies producing cultural products have been moved by the stories of …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Dedication of plateau patrollers moves filmmakers

China Daily

Filmmakers from the Friends of the Himalayan Wilderness film from a tent. Over the past 2 years, Zhang has spread the stories of these Tibetan wildlife rangers to cities such as Lhasa, Beijing and Shanghai, garnering greater attention to the valuable work that they do. Some clothing brands and companies producing cultural products have been moved by the stories of …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Immersive animation experience takes Tai'an by storm

China Daily

The second Taishan Animation Festival opened its doors on Aug 16 in Tai'an, Shandong province. This four-day event, running until Aug 19, features over 40 activities in seven categories, including an immersive digital culture exhibition, showcases of outstanding animation and game brands, a cultural tourism and creative industry achievement exhibition of Taishan district, a comic art exhibition, animation parades, and …

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Immersive animation experience takes Tai'an by storm

China Daily

The second Taishan Animation Festival opened its doors on Aug 16 in Tai'an, Shandong province. This four-day event, running until Aug 19, features over 40 activities in seven categories, including an immersive digital culture exhibition, showcases of outstanding animation and game brands, a cultural tourism and creative industry achievement exhibition of Taishan district, a comic art exhibition, animation parades, and …

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5 months ago

Hundred Flowers confirms culture is hot ticket

China Daily

Zhang Yimou wins the Best Director in Chengdu on Sunday. CHINA DAILY Insider insights Aside from the award ceremony, a range of activities including themed forums and film screenings were held from Friday to Sunday as a platform for industry insiders to exchange ideas on the future of the Chinese film industry. Lu Shaoyang, president of the working committee of …

Film Chinese

5 months ago

Hundred Flowers confirms culture is hot ticket

China Daily

Zhang Yimou wins the Best Director in Chengdu on Sunday. CHINA DAILY Insider insights Aside from the award ceremony, a range of activities including themed forums and film screenings were held from Friday to Sunday as a platform for industry insiders to exchange ideas on the future of the Chinese film industry. Lu Shaoyang, president of the working committee of …

Film Chinese

5 months, 1 week ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

5 months, 1 week ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

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Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

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Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

Chinese documentary film festival to open in Zhuhai

Capturing animals on film is a 'tail' of the unexpected

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