China's first 8K space documentary debuts in the UK

2025-09-22 09:15:00

　　"Shen Zhou 13," China's first 8K documentary feature filmed in space and presented by China Media Group (CMG), made its overseas debut in London, the UK, on Friday, September 19. The premiere was a special highlight at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the UK, celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

　　"Shen Zhou 13" is China's first 8K documentary feature filmed in space and presented by China Media Group (CMG). /CMG

　　The film was shot entirely by the Shenzhou-13 mission astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu. It offers an astronaut's-eye view of their extraordinary six-month journey aboard the space station, capturing both the magnificent beauty of the vast universe and the intimate details of daily life in space. Filmed using Chinese ultra-high-definition (UHD) camera technology, the documentary blends scientific exploration with deep human emotion, paying tribute to the glorious achievements of China's space program.

　　A guest of the reception reads reading the introduction of "Shen Zhou 13," London, the UK, September 19, 2025. /CMG

　　As the first Chinese space documentary to be released internationally, "Shen Zhou 13" garnered significant attention from both Chinese and foreign guests, becoming a new bond for cultural and technological exchange between China and the UK. To mark the occasion, a special signing wall was set up, where guests from all sectors signed their names and left messages of hope for a shared future forged through China-UK collaboration in science, technology and culture.

　　Over 400 guests attended the event, including dignitaries from various sectors in the UK, foreign envoys, and members of the overseas Chinese community.