Lights, camera, emotion! 🎬 Veteran Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy dropped a truth bomb at the 2025 Golden Panda forum in Chengdu, China: movies don’t need subtitles to make us feel all the feels.
He says he can watch Chinese films in China even without knowing a word—laughing, crying, and getting goosebumps just by following the images. 'Films are a language that transcends boundaries,' he told the forum.
In a region where we're used to switching between five apps in five minutes and catching the latest drama on our phones, Fahmy's words are a reminder: visuals hit different. A single shot can spark a laugh, a tear, or a fire-up, no matter where you're from. 🌏💓
So next time you're glued to your screen—whether it’s a blockbuster from Beijing, a Bollywood flick, or an indie short from Manila—remember: it's the images, the emotion, and the universal beat of storytelling that truly connect us. 😉
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Movie images are a 'language' transcending national boundaries
cgtn.com
