PAGE X: Crafting animation from the heart of life

"For the artist who is not conscious of the meaning of life is unlikely to be capable of making any coherent statement in the language of his own art." This profound insight from Andrei Tarkovsky's "Sculpting in Time" struck a chord with animation director Li Wenyu.

As both a teacher at Sichuan University's College of Arts and the director of the Berlinale-selected animated film "Ran Bi Wa," Li firmly believes that authentic artistic creation stems from a deep engagement with life itself. The most impactful works, he contends, are those distilled from an artist's personal experiences. To truly master the craft of art, one should first become a poet of life.

About PAGE X

PAGE X invites guests from diverse fields to share a selection from one of their favorite books. Through their interpretations, this program offers the public online access to some of the world's greatest intellectual works, helping audiences rediscover the timeless charm of reading.

Filmed by Jin Kun and Zhao Ying

Edited by Zhao Ying

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