At the first North Macedonian Film Showcase in China, documentary producer and editor Atanas Georgiev reflected on storytelling, cultural exchange and the power of cinema to connect audiences across borders.

When Honeyland traveled from a remote village in North Macedonia to audiences around the world, it showed how deeply local stories can resonate far beyond their place of origin.

In an interview with CGTN's Zhang Meng, Georgiev discussed the role of documentary filmmaking, the universal themes that connect audiences, and why he believes that "films are mirrors of society."