This year marks the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations, and is also the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
To mark the occasions, Une Chine merveilleuse, a documentary co-produced by the China Media Group and French company The Explorers, was broadcast in China in October and is scheduled to air in France.
It documents a journey along the corridor of Chinese history spanning more than 5,000 years, a wonderful encounter with ancient cultural relics and splendid civilization, and a trip to taste the colorful Chinese culture.
The documentary features the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum in northwest China, the restoration of invaluable cultural relics at the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace in Beijing and now the Palace Museum, and interaction with China's iconic giant pandas, etc.
It uses 8K Chinese high dynamic range (HDR) standards developed by the UHD World Association (UWA).
Olivier Chiabodo, CEO of The Explorers, said the HDR Vivid and Audio Vivid standards developed by the UWA are of exceptional quality. They are shared free with all industry members.
His another 8K documentary, Pékin-Paris, un dialogue sur l'axe central, uses cutting-edge technologies such as XR and AI. The application of these advanced technologies may resonate more deeply with young audiences in both China and France, increasing their interest in our documentaries and cultural heritage, Chiabodo said.
Sci-tech is a vital medium and driving force for cultural exchange. Through modern technologies and electronic equipment such as smartphones, tablets and digital TVs, the documentaries can reach a wider audience.
Chiabodo said he will continue to collaborate with Chinese production teams, strengthening Sino-French cultural exchange. Technological innovation, he said, will help people preserve and carry forward cultural traditions, making the world a better place.