"The magic of cinema lies between reality and illusion," said renowned director Chen Kaige during an interview with CGTN's Zhang Meng at the 2025 Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu, where he serves as the jury president.

The visionary behind the Palme d'Or-winning masterpiece "Farewell My Concubine" shares his philosophical perspectives on how films blur the boundaries between truth and imagination. Watch now for a glimpse of how Chen reflects on the unique power of cinema to transform reality into art and how this duality defines his creative approach.

The full interview is coming soon on CGTN.