The Guardian of Stories: Saving Lao Folklore in the Digital Age
Discover The Guardian of Stories, a Lao documentary weaving ancient legends and modern preservation efforts to save oral traditions in the digital age.
Culture
Explore pop culture, fashion, music, film, and art from across G20 nations and beyond.
‘Lesson Learned’: A Hungarian Drama Challenging School Norms at Locarno
Hungary’s debut drama Lesson Learned dives into school trauma and silent rebellion, earning acclaim at Locarno’s Filmmakers of the Present.
EDM Meets Sanxian: Reviving a 3-Stringed Lute with Modern Beats
Discover how folk creator Chu Qi Gui Zi fuses EDM with the sanxian lute in Hanfu, sparking viral interest in this traditional instrument.
Revisiting Eraserhead: David Lynch’s Haunting Horror-Fantasy Classic
David Lynch’s Eraserhead explores industrial dread and eerie family dynamics in a surreal horror-fantasy journey that continues to inspire cult audiences worldwide.
Shanghai’s North Bund Bay: A Star Destination for Film & TV
Discover Shanghai’s iconic North Bund Bay, a top filming location featured in hits like Go Lala Go 2, Five Hundred Miles and variety shows such as Running Man.
Edge of Time: Cosmic Animation Explores War, Memory & Hope
Discover Edge of Time, a haunting animation from the Chinese mainland and Japan that fuses CGI with hand-drawn art. A tale of war, memory and hope. Dive into the journey.
June’s Rare Low Strawberry Moon Dazzles Skywatchers
On June 11, skywatchers witnessed the lowest Strawberry Moon in 18 years, driven by a major lunar standstill, an event not to repeat until 2043.
Haikou’s Volcanic Lychees Drive Rural Revitalization
Haikou’s volcanic lychees, twice the size of regular fruit with rich flavor, are fueling rural revitalization in Hainan’s Yongxing Town.
Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts: A Thrilling Dive into Aging and Humanity
Director Wang Tong’s suspense drama “Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts” blends crime thrills with a compassionate look at aging, inviting viewers to confront mortality and dignity in an aging world.
Vermiglio: Alpine Epic of Love, Loss, and Resilience
Discover Vermiglio, the 2024 Alpine-set drama weaving love, loss and resilience through authentic soundscapes and a female-centric journey.