长安三万里

"Chang'an" is a historical animated film produced by Light Chaser Animation and directed by Xie Junwei and Zou Jing. It was released in mainland China on July 8, 2023. Set in the Tang Dynasty, the film tells the story of Gao Shi recalling his past with Li Bai after the An Lushan Rebellion, depicting their friendship from youth to old age and the glory of the Tang Dynasty literary scene. The film, with a runtime of 168 minutes, is the longest animated film in Chinese cinema history. It features 48 Tang poems and vividly portrays historical figures such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei. Commercially successful with a box office of 1.824 billion yuan, it also won several awards, including the Golden Rooster Award for Best Art Film. Through Gao Shi's perspective, the film recreates the cultural prosperity and social turmoil of the Tang Dynasty, exploring the relationship between individual destiny and historical change, and showcasing the romanticism of the Tang poets. The film's score, visuals, and voice acting have also received high praise.