“A Story About Fire”13th Chinese Film Festival Munich
This event is in the past.
This film’s plot is based on the Qiang legend of Ran Bi Wa. Its hero is a monkey who has grown up with humans. Tasked to bring fire to the people of the Holy Mountain, he sets off on a dangerous journey with a wolf as his companion. China 2025, 85 minutes, animation, original with English subtitles, directed by Wenyu Li. FSK-rated 6 years and older
This event is in the past.
This film’s plot is based on the Qiang legend of Ran Bi Wa. Its hero is a monkey who has grown up with humans. Tasked to bring fire to the people of the Holy Mountain, he sets off on a dangerous journey with a wolf as his companion. China 2025, 85 minutes, animation, original with English subtitles, directed by Wenyu Li. FSK-rated 6 years and older
Facing perilous challenges, the monkey captures the fire and experiences his transformation into a human and that of his companion into a dog.
The animated children’s film combines traditional ink painting with modern techniques such as collage and experimental imagery. It celebrated its world premiere at the Berlinale in February 2025 in the Berlinale Generation Kplus section.
