The "Joint Documentary Broadcast Event Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China," jointly organized by Shanghai Media Group, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, Zhejiang Radio and Television Group, Anhui Radio and Television Station, Shanghai Television Artists Association, Jiangsu Television Artists Association, Zhejiang Television Artists Association, and Anhui Film and Television Artists Association, has officially commenced.
This event, themed "Celebrating 75 Glorious Years, Composing New Chapters of the Era," aims to ignite patriotic fervor among the people and enhance national pride by screening a series of documentaries that reflect the great achievements and developmental journey since the establishment of the People's Republic of China. It encourages remembrance of history while looking forward to the future.
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This event represents an innovative initiative by the four broadcasting and television stations and television artist associations in the Yangtze River Delta to implement the integrated development strategy of the region. It leverages the collaborative advantages of the "Yangtze River Delta Television Arts Development Alliance" to explore cooperative win-win opportunities. By integrating high-quality documentary resources from the four regions, the event showcases the unique charm, economic development, cultural heritage, and social changes of the Yangtze River Delta. This not only promotes cultural exchanges but also plays a positive role in enhancing the overall image and influence of the area.
The event features a selection of 15 outstanding documentaries from the four regions, showcasing diverse themes and perspectives across various fields, including economy, culture, society, and ecology.
Poster for "Treasured Relics of the Yangtze Estuary No. 2"
Produced by Shanghai Media Group, "Treasured Relics of the Yangtze Estuary No. 2" records the discovery, salvage, preservation, and archaeology of the relics at the Yangtze Estuary, embarking on a journey to explore the history of river transport in the late Qing Dynasty, the development of the Shanghai port, and the traditional shipbuilding history of China;
"Love of Taihu Lake" focuses on the topic of "ecological civilization," documenting the new and beautiful lives of the people around Taihu Lake as the water management improves, examining the relationship between the people of Taihu and their water;
"The Former Waves" captures real life scenes of the elderly, showcasing how Shanghai actively explores solutions to the challenges of urban aging;
"Forever Walking" uses the journey of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Salopek as a thread, presenting a credible, lovable, and admirable image of China through his walking and unique observations of the country.
Poster for "Inspiration from the Huaihai Campaign"
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation's documentary "Inspiration from the Huaihai Campaign" delves deep into the essence and contemporary significance of the Huaihai Campaign, one of the three major battles in the Chinese People's Liberation War;
"Cheng Kaijia" presents a panoramic view of the life of Cheng Kaijia, a key figure in China’s nuclear weapons development, through touching stories that highlight his significant contributions;
"Stories from Mao Zedong's Letters" reflects the revolutionary experiences and ideological development of Comrade Mao Zedong through the lens of his correspondence, narrating the grand saga of the Chinese revolution.
Poster for "Southern Song"
Zhejiang Radio and Television Group's production "Southern Song" authentically recreates the historical landscape of the prosperous Southern Song Dynasty, illustrating its breathtaking historical processes and showcasing the spiritual power of Chinese culture;
"Chinese Villages" employs a documentary style to tell the "little stories" of "ordinary people" in villages, deeply excavating and vividly presenting the cultural texture and spiritual context embedded in rural life;
"Heading East to the Sea" depicts a harmonious coexistence between people and nature along the coast of the East China Sea, recording the vibrant practices of China's high-quality marine economic development and opening a maritime window for the world to see and understand contemporary China;
"The Grand Canal" uses multi-perspective imagery to record the rich and beautiful natural and cultural landscapes along the Grand Canal, showcasing the profound and comprehensive impact it has had on future generations.
Poster for "A Thousand Miles of River Entering the Huai"
Anhui Radio and Television Station's production "Ming Zhongdu" explores the secrets behind the construction of the Ming Dynasty capital through the archaeological team's journey through the haze of history, revealing unknown stories of ancient Chinese urban architecture;
"Code 603" focuses on the first rocket launch site in the People's Republic of China, Base 603, telling a series of hidden stories related to aerospace, reflecting the pioneering spirit of the nation's early space scientists;
"A Thousand Miles of River Entering the Huai" offers a panoramic view of the Jing-Jiang Canal Project, detailing many untold stories behind it and showcasing the vibrant energy and infinite creativity of Chinese-style modernization;
"Rising Tides in the Yangtze River Delta" records innovative initiatives in five areas—policy framework, infrastructure, technological innovation, improvement of people's livelihoods, and ecological protection—documenting the fruitful achievements of integrated development in the Yangtze River Delta.
These outstanding documentaries are scheduled to air across various platforms, including the Documentary and Humanistic Channel of Shanghai Media Group, the News Channel of Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, the Zhejiang Radio and Television Group’s Zhijiang Documentary Channel, and the Anhui Satellite Television Public Channel.
This joint documentary broadcast event in the Yangtze River Delta is not only a tribute to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China but also a profound reflection and outlook on the development journey of the Yangtze River Delta.
During the event, the organizers have specially invited several art critics from the Yangtze River Delta to comment on the documentaries, discussing their artistic value and social significance. This not only provides more perspectives for the audience, deepening their understanding and appreciation of documentaries but also plays an active role in promoting the development and dissemination of this genre.
