Italian director Gabriele Mainetti is in the spotlight as a jury member at the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival in the Chinese mainland, where he describes cinema as a powerful tool for cultural exchange 🎥✨.
In an interview with CGTN’s Zhang Meng, Mainetti shared his fascination with the Chinese mainland’s stunning landscapes and its rapidly evolving film scene. He believes that weaving Italy’s cinematic traditions with elements from the Chinese mainland can spark fresh stories that resonate beyond borders 🌏🇮🇹🤝.
2023 marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Italy and the Chinese mainland, and Mainetti sees this milestone as a reminder of how creative collaborations can deepen understanding between ancient cultures. For young filmmakers from South and Southeast Asia, this is a nudge to explore cross-cultural mashups – think Bollywood meets Italian neorealism or Southeast Asian folklore in an Italian thriller!
What’s your dream East-meets-West film collab? Drop your ideas below! 🎬👇
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Italian director: Film emotional vehicle for understanding culture
cgtn.com
