Introduction
This film is based on an ancient Qiang myth. It tells the story of a monkey who grew up in an ancient human tribe, following the footsteps of his mother, Awubaji, to the Holy Mountain to find the secret of "warmth". After going through hardships and perils, he got the fire stone from the mouth of the "beast of fear". His hair was burned off and he became a human being after Nirvana.
Director：Wenyu Li
Wenyu Li graduated from Peking University (China), where he was mentored by Kexuan Ma. He is currently a professor specializing in Animation and Digital Art at Sichuan University. His animated short films have won numerous international awards, including those from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Warsaw Film Festival, and other international events.
Special Feature
12/16 Post-screening talk
Guest: Yoshihiko Yatabe、Honami Yano