In the world of light and shadow, youth is the purest of colors—unfading across borders, undiluted by distance, and made even more vivid through the collision and fusion of different cultures. The 11th China–EU Youth Film Festival brings together young creators from China, Europe, and beyond. With their unique cinematic language, they record the truths of life, capture flashes of thought, and let the world hear the voice of their generation. Each work here is a dialogue across time and space, a crystallization of courage and imagination. Whether passionate or delicate, sharp or tender, they all embody the sincerity and strength of youth in its true colors. It is this unbounded creativity that allows images to transcend national borders and become bridges connecting us all. At this moment, as we announce the winners of this year’s festival, we extend our heartfelt respect to all the creators—because it is your persistence and expression that keep this stage of light and shadow so vibrant, and it is through you that the world becomes more diverse and splendid.
The 11th China–EU Youth Film Festival
Youth in True Colors, Dreaming On
The story of this year’s China–EU Youth Film Festival goes far beyond the awards and the stage—it lies in the passion and conviction behind each creation, which will continue to grow, take root, and blossom in the days to come. The true colors of youth mean fearlessly expressing oneself, daring to explore, and embracing the unknown world with sincerity. May every creator carry this original aspiration into the next chapter of their journey, allowing images to become the language of the soul and stories to become the bonds that connect us. The light and shadow have not dimmed, and the dreams have not ceased. We look forward to the next time we meet, when we will still be moved by each other’s works and, in diversity and symbiosis, continue writing the chapter of youth.