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"From London to Chang'an": Research on the Cross-cultural Collaboration and Development Strategies in China-Ukraine-Nepal-British Animated Film

Author(s)

Jianghua Qi1,*, Yanwen Zhao1, Jie Hui1, Hiuman Chan2

Affiliation(s)

1School of Design, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China 2De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

In the context of globalization, cultural exchange and integration have become important topics of the era. As an important carrier of cultural dissemination, animated films possess unique artistic charm and widespread influence. This paper aims to integrate the profound cultural heritage of Chang'an, the cultural, traditional art, and musical heritage of Ukraine and Nepal along the "Belt and Road", as well as the open and advanced innovative thinking mode in the London area. With "From London to Chang'an" as the project theme, it promotes cultural self-confidence, cultural exchange, and cultural integration, carries forward the great characteristics of the Chinese nation, builds a global community of shared future, realizes cross-cultural cooperation and exchanges in the field of animated films among China, Ukraine, Nepal, and the United Kingdom, and proposes specific cooperation strategies and development suggestions. The goal is to promote the exchange and integration of global animated films, carry forward the cultural characteristics of various countries, and build a global animated film community of shared future.

Keywords

Animated Films; Cross-cultural Cooperation; "From London to Chang'an"; China-Ukraine-Nepal-UK; Development Strategy

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