discussion keeps the world turning this is round table As the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival raises its grand curtain,
it's also a time to celebrate this momentous year, the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema.
Where did this journey start?
What are some of the milestones that happened along the way?
And how is the festival honoring this rich legacy this year?
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm Steve.
Hello there.
And for today's show, I'm joined by Niu Honglin and Yushan.
first on the program as the curtain rises on the 27th shanghai international film festival we're not just celebrating another year of cinema we're honoring a monumental anniversary why 2025 marks 120 years of Chinese film,
a legacy that began in the early 20th century and has since reshaped global storytelling,
from the silent classics to modern masterpieces.
How has the industry evolved here in the country, and what defining moments have paved the way?
Let's unpack the past, the present, and the future of China's cinematic journey,
one frame at a time, if you will.
Roundtable were a full-time movie show, I think I'd be okay with that.
I could talk about movies all day, every day.
Really?
That's how much you love movies.
I really, really do.