This year marks two milestones in storytelling: 130 years since the first public film screening and 120 years of Chinese cinema's own narrative journey. Against this backdrop, the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum takes center stage, convening artists, scholars, and cultural innovators from around the world.
Designed as a crossroads of creative exchange, the forum seeks common ground among diverse civilizations, forging a future rooted in dialogue and collaboration. Panels and screenings will explore film's role in reflecting our shared challenges—from identity and heritage to sustainability and global citizenship.
At the heart of the event is CGTN's special 'Dialogue of Icons: Through the Lens, Bridging Civilizations.' This curated series delves into how cinematic language—visual motifs, narrative structures, and emotional beats—dismantles geographical and cultural divides.
By highlighting landmark moments in film history and contemporary collaborations, 'Dialogue of Icons' reminds us that every shot and scene carries the potential to spark empathy. It invites audiences to see cinema not just as entertainment, but as a universal language that bridges continents and cultures.
For young global citizens, tech-savvy storytellers, thought leaders, and adventure seekers alike, the Golden Panda Forum and its CGTN special shine a light on the power of movies to unite us—frame by frame, story by story.
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