China premieres first 8K movie shot in space

China's first 8K movie shot in space, titled "Shenzhou 13," was officially launched in Beijing on Friday. Produced by China Media Group (CMG), the film is set to premiere nationwide on September 5.

The movie is based on the six-month orbital mission of astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu aboard China's space station. Shot entirely with 8K ultra-high-definition cameras, it offers unprecedented views of space as well as intimate glimpses of daily life aboard the station.

The Shenzhou-13 mission, which launched on October 16, 2021, saw the crew spend 183 days in orbit – a record for the longest continuous spaceflight by Chinese astronauts.  

"Shenzhou 13" not only showcases China's technological achievements in space exploration but also provides audiences with a rare cinematic experience from the final frontier.