On August 8, the historical biographical film ‘Mr. Pingshi’ premiered in Guangzhou. Director Gan Xiaoer, producer Li Jing, and lead actors Xie Junhao, Yan Qiuyue, Ye Yufei, among others, visited Sun Yat-sen University before attending a cinema roadshow event to interact with fans. The film focuses on the tragic journey of Sun Yat-sen University’s relocation to Pingshi in northern Guangdong after the fall of Guangzhou in 1938, shining a light on over 30 educational pioneers who continued the legacy in the midst of war. Director Gan Xiaoer stated, ‘Without this film, these names might have remained only in documents. They used books to shield against gunfire, used classrooms to protect civilization, they are the true guardians of our cultural heritage!’ The film is set to be released nationwide on August 15.
