Animation's Poetic Heartbeat
Animation often surprises us with worlds beyond our own experiences. Yet, as director Li Wenyu reminds us, the richest creative fuel comes from the everyday moments that shape our lives. In a recent PAGE X segment, Li shared how personal stories can lend animation its most honest expression.
Life as Muse
Li's inspiration was sparked by a line from Andrei Tarkovsky's book Sculpting in Time: 'For the artist who is not conscious of the meaning of life is unlikely to be capable of making any coherent statement in the language of his own art.' He believes that to master the craft, one must first become a poet of life.
From Classroom to Berlinale
As a teacher at Sichuan University's College of Arts in the Chinese mainland, Li encourages students to distill their personal experiences into every frame. His own film, Ran Bi Wa, was selected by the Berlin International Film Festival, proving that stories rooted in genuine emotion resonate on global stages.
Inviting Global Conversations
PAGE X invites guests from diverse fields to share a selection from one of their favorite books. By opening online access to the world's greatest intellectual works, the program helps audiences rediscover the timeless charm of reading and see how ideas can spark creative revolutions.
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