Su Tao: Cai Chusheng in Chinese Film History

This lecture was delivered by Dr. Su Tao, Associate Professor at the School of Liberal Arts, Renmin University of China, and a film scholar. Against the backdrop of the 120th anniversary of Cai Chusheng's birth and the exhibition "The Director's Room: Cai Chusheng" at the Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art, the lecture offered a systematic overview of the director's filmmaking career and creative trajectory. A key figure in the history of Chinese cinema, Cai Chusheng is remembered for his multifaceted roles as a director, industry executive, and cultural enlightener. His career spanned multiple eras, and his filmmaking philosophy — simple yet profound — struck a balance between popular appeal and social consciousness, leaving a lasting legacy.