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The documentary "A Long Cherished Dream" is directed by two Oscar winners and British director Covens. Kovens, who has filmed more than 80 countries around the world, is looking to China this time, hoping to record and show what he sees as a great change in China from the perspective of ordinary people.

Tribute to Ordinary Lives

A Long Cherished Dream

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The documentary by gourmet Shen Hongfei, Chen Xiaoqing as the general counsel; Visit the streets, smell and taste, with simple images and family taste, looking for authentic Chinese breakfast. Each episode features a traditional breakfast, an interesting shop, a group of self-indulgent diners, and the owner's "breakfast philosophy."

A Taste of Happiness

Breakfast in China

As a world cultural heritage site, the Palace Museum is now celebrating its 100th birthday (1925.10.10—2025.10.10) with an exhibition at the Meridian Gate. Through the lens of reporter Zhang Yang, this documentary delves into the century-long journey of the Forbidden City from the perspectives of digital technology, cultural relics restorers, and relevant IPs, presenting not only the prelude to a celebration but also a profound dialogue about civilization, value, and the future.

A Century of the Forbidden City in One Glance

Our Palace Museum

Chen Xiaoqing team series quality masterpiece. Following Chaoshan, Yunnan, Gansu, this season we focus on Guiyang, with food as the absolute core, with "novelty burning special" as the content label, outline a guide nature of Guiyang origin products food map: delicious intestines, Through the most extreme visual presentation, digging a deeper level of Guiyang food world, at the same time through food, also show a different kind of Guiyang fireworks world.

Gourmet Guide to Guiyang

Flavorful Origins: Gui Yang

Chen Xiaoqing, a documentary filmmaker, works on food documentaries and writing, searching for new flavors is his job. This program is the first time he goes in front of the camera to explore the stories behind the food with his own perspective. Chen travels to eight different regions in China, where he works with different guides to complete his own flavor journey. He believes that “food is not only delicious, but also a kind of adhesive that allows for more understanding and communication.”

Flavor Exploration Journey of Chen Xiaoqing

China Beyond Tastes

The documentary centers on Chen Yinuo's decade-later quest to find the international companions from her youth, a journey that rekindles warm memories of cultural exchange. Their enduring emotional bonds with China as a "second home" underscore the nation's cultural attractiveness and developmental impact. From cherished memories of kinship and friendship to the joy of reunion, and further to discussions of social issues like the generation gap, the disparity between ideals and reality, and...

A Chinese Girl's Wonderful Destiny with the World

Ten Years Between Us

Food is living history. It reflects great shifts in the past and preserves the fine details of ancient life. The documentary Ancient Recipes lightly unlocks the flavors of the past, using food to reveal the history and stories behind it. Taiwanese writer and cultural scholar Gao Wenqi hosts the kitchen, joined by guests from food and culture. In a relaxed, humorous setting, they recreate centuries-old dishes and the traditional wisdom hidden within them.

China's Flavor Map

Ancient Recipes

Chasers of Light track and document the Guardian of Light's journey. The Alxa SEE Foundation has invited four Wajijiwa artist groups to explore Sanjiangyuan, the Daliang Mountains, Hainan, and Alxa. They will focus on four projects: protecting Sanjiangyuan, supporting Sichuan patrollers, marine conservation, and planting one hundred million saxaul trees. We aim to share these "lights", inspire others, and encourage everyone to become "chasers of light" and eventually "light" themselves.

Crossing mountains and seas, paving the path of light

Guardian of Light

The 10-episode series focuses on Zi River in central Hunan, known for Anhua Dark Tea and the Tea Horse Road. Local cuisines highlight seasonal flavors. Starting from Shaoyang, the source of Zi River, our journey spans 650+ km through Lengshui River, Xinhua, Anhua, Taojiang, and Yiyang, ending at Dongting Lake and Yueyang. Our camera captures stunning mountains and villages. Local dialect "Have you eaten? Come and eat." invites global guests to enjoy Hunan's hospitality and diverse cuisine.

Exploring Diverse Cuisines along the Zi River

Flavors from The River

It tells about the different flavors of hot pot shaped by different geographical environments and cultural customs, and through hot pot, we can see people's distinctive regional character and common love for life.

Endless Hotpot Delights

POP OF FIRE 2

This season builds on the first, maintaining the same storytelling and visual style as S1, and explores eight cities to reveal local culinary expertise. It showcases the best late-night snacks, authentic local culture, and the everyday yet legendary urban life. The show delights with diverse flavors while capturing the vibrancy of Chinese cities and the resilience of ordinary people, reflecting timeless tenacity.

Taste Humanity at Night S2

Understanding the World Through Dialogue

Thirteen Talks 4

Basé sur le Palais impérial de l’empire du milieu et portant une vision de « mutation », La Cité interdite est un documentaire de grande envergure. Cette production inédite retrace toute l’histoire de cette demeure des empereurs chinois, à travers 12 épisodes intitulés respectivement Souverain, Fondation, Grand tour, Agitation, Opportunité, Dernières lueurs, Fusion, Prospérité, Danger, Survie, Aurore et Renaissance. Depuis 600 ans, plusieurs événements majeurs ont marqué à jamais l’évolution de

The Forbidden City (French ver.)

Irresistible Carbs: Tempting Food Collection centers on the allure of carbohydrate staples, presenting a systematic exploration of diverse carbohydrate forms, including rice, pasta, pastries, and tubers, through the themes of "Ingredients," "Flavors," and "Regions." From regional snacks in the north and south to international flavors, the series encompasses sweet, sour, salty, and umami taste experiences. It delves into areas like Shanxi, Yunnan-Guizhou, and Guangxi-Guangdong regions.

Focusing on the Allure of Carbohydrate Staples

Irresistible Carbs: Tempting Food Collection

The ninth season of Thirteen Invitations marks a brand new beginning. Amidst the tremendous changes of our times, the series strives to break free from abstract thinking and delve into the raw, authentic texture of the world. Xu Zhiyuan walks alongside guests with unique perspectives on the era, identifying direction through tangible action and seeking certainty amidst uncertainty.

Into the Grain of the World, In Search of Certainty

Thirteen Talks 9

Dunhuang is the intersection of the four civilizations on the Silk Road. This historical background makes Dunhuang scenery full of mixed blood temperament. And this hybrid gene is also permeated in people's three meals a day. Based on the historical records of the murals in the Mogao Grottoes and the documents in the Tibetan Sutra Cave, this film presents the distinctive ingredients and traditional cooking techniques of Dunhuang cuisine.

The Human Touch of Dunhuang

AN EVERLASTING DUNHUANG BANQUET

"Once Upon A Bite S5" focuses on spices, the insignificant yet essential heroes that shape flavor. It explores the circulation, migration, conquest, and fusion of spices, highlighting the uniqueness of Chinese cuisine. Amidst globalization, it examines how spices influence cooking and become markers of regional cuisine. The series reveals how food impacts history and shapes regional character. Where will humanity's journey for fragrance lead, and how will the story of curiosity unfold?

A Subtle Fragrance in Flavor

Once Upon a Bite S5

Xu Zhiyuan had a dialogue with thirteen guests from different fields, observing and understanding the world in the dialogue.

Seeing the World with Prejudice

Thirteen Talks 2

Based on the food topic and the spirit of Once Upon a Bite S1, this season will invite celebrities, gastronomes, and popular stars from home and abroad to the Flavor Experiment kitchen where they will enjoy special cuisines, share food stories and discover thousands of possibilities of food, showing both visual and spiritual enjoyment for audience.

Foodies of the World, Unite!

Once Upon a Bite S2

Strive to tell 100 episodes of Chinese breakfast log legends. In season 2, we will go deep into a wider area, focus on richer food, see a wider affectionate world, and meet the beauty of the day with a breakfast. Through the program, let the audience see an ordinary dream, and for this persistent, silently fight for extraordinary people.

A Breakfast to Brighten the Day

Breakfast in China II

Once Upon a Bite S4 is the fourth season of this documentary series, from the perspective of mankind to find the ongoing food stories of grains and humans, through these stories to glimpse the emergence of agriculture to 10,000 years ago, humans and grains have shaped the legend of each other.

A Long Cherished Dream

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