"Chang'an Chang'an," the first film themed around the Belt and Road Initiative and co-produced by China and Iran, premiered at the 11th Silk Road International Film Festival in northwest China's Xi'an City. In an interview with CGTN, the film's director and producer discussed the challenges they faced during the creative process and the unique role that film plays in promoting cultural exchange. Through visual storytelling, "Chang'an Chang'an" aims to bridge the gap between cultures and promote cooperation along the Silk Road.