On November 2, a special screening of the film "Changier" was held in Changsha at the Xiaoxiang Youth Cinema Yuefang IMAX location. The film's main creative team attended the event and engaged in a warm exchange with the audience. The venue was packed to capacity, with lively interaction and an absolutely electric atmosphere. Meanwhile, advance screening events were launched in cities across the country, gathering momentum. The film will be released nationwide in theaters on November 28. Don't miss it!

Hearts Unite for a Cinematic Journey

Leaders and guests attending this screening ceremony and interactive session included: Tang Zhixiang, former Vice Governor of Hunan Provincial People's Government; Dr. Wang Chao, Director of Hunan Provincial Think Tank Center; Gao Shuqun, Honorary President of Beijing Changier Education Foundation; Zeng Zhansheng, Advisor to China's APEPCY; Zhang Yaqin, Assistant to the President of Beijing Changier Education Foundation; Li Yong, Head of Changier Hunan Base; Liang Yi, Changier Love Ambassador; Huang Weixiang, Rotating Chairman of the Great Country Medical Way Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Forum; Mao Taozhi, Chairman of Maojia Group; Gu Liang, Chairman of Xiaoxiang Film Group Co., Ltd.; as well as leaders from relevant departments including the Hunan Provincial Department of Civil Affairs and the National Health Commission. Members of the Hunan Provincial Film Critics Association also attended the screening and participated in the discussion.

Producer, screenwriter, and director Xiang Kai, lead actors Xiang Neng, Li Ningyuan, and Zhou Xiaoyi, executive producer and executive director Li Yanjun, and ending theme song performer Ye Lu were all in attendance, engaging in in-depth interactions with the audience. Xiang Kai introduced: "'Changier' is the first public welfare film in China focusing on AIDS among adolescents, teaching Chinese teenagers how to protect themselves, which is crucial. I am also delighted to have the premiere held in Changsha, Hunan, a major film and television hub." In his speech, Zeng Zhansheng, advisor to APEPCY, stated that physical protection and psychological care are like the four wheels of a vehicle and the two wings of a bird; while "Changier" and APEPCY provide "spiritual vaccines" for adolescents from psychological and social perspectives. These two forces were organically integrated in this activity. Dr. Wang Chao stated at the event: "By tackling major challenges through focused solutions, we make love and kindness accessible to all."

Media Coverage

Multiple media outlets voiced their opinions on the film immediately after the preview screenings. The feedback we have collected so far includes: "Conveying dignity and equality through light and shadow, telling China's story of AIDS prevention"; "Changier uses light and shadow to restore the dignity and equality behind the story of fighting AIDS, breaking down prejudice and misunderstanding with delicate and restrained expression. It is an outstanding public welfare work that combines realistic strength with humanistic warmth"; "The film 'Changier', through the intertwined fates of multiple representative characters, delivers a delicate and authentic portrayal of a father directly confronting family secrets amid long-standing estrangement"; "The mother passed away from AIDS, while the child grew up healthy thanks to mother-to-child transmission prevention technology. With the help of charitable organizations and volunteers, the father and son embark on a journey to reunite with their family, ultimately achieving reconciliation, which is a perfect expression of both narrative and artistry.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the co-organizers of this event: Hunan Treevit Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Beijing Zhongyu Kangcheng Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Great Country Medical Way Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Forum, and Xiaoxiang Film Group Co., Ltd.

We would also like to thank Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily Online, Hunan TV, Xiaoxiang Movie Channel, Hunan Educational TV Station, New Hunan, Rednet, Changsha Evening News, CPPCC Integrated Media, and other media outlets for their attention and coverage of the event. Special thanks to Hunan TV and Xiaoxiang Movie Channel for their interviews with the main creative team.

Finally, we would like to thank the Changier Hunan Provincial Work Base and the work stations across various cities and regions in Hunan for their participation and cooperation.

Closing Remarks

As China's first public welfare film addressing adolescent AIDS, Changier draws on real-life cases and humanistic compassion to call on society as a whole to join in AIDS prevention, treatment, and care initiatives. The release of the film "Changier" represents a testament to the Beijing Changier Education Foundation's collaboration with partners from all sectors in continuing this charitable cause. Let us remain committed to "preventing AIDS with love, making love and kindness accessible to all", and safeguard the healthy growth of young people through more professional, systematic, and compassionate actions.