The performance unfolded in three chapters: the war's outbreak, the resistance, and the final victory and peace.
The gala, themed "Remembering History, Honoring Fallen Heroes, Cherishing Peace, and Looking into the Future," lasted about 90 minutes.
Centered around the theme of "remembering and striving," the program aims to educate and motivate young people by bringing wartime stories to life through digital scenarios and immersive storytelling.
Thanks largely to the popularity of domestic films, the total volume of China's box office revenue this summer has climbed to 11.966 billion yuan (around $1.67 billion).
China's first 8K movie shot in space, titled "Shenzhou 13," was officially launched in Beijing on Friday.
Box office earnings for the summer moviegoing season, running from June 1 through August 31, had reached 11.64 billion yuan by Friday evening, overtaking the 2024 summer total.
This year, the festival will take place from Aug 30 to Oct 9, featuring eight productions from China, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Britain and Indonesia.
The exhibition highlights important artifacts that reflect the history, development and evolution of each country's civilization, while showcasing the historical ties among the nations.
Starting from August 26, the program airs on CMG's CCTV channels as well as its online platforms.
The 20th Changchun Film Festival concluded with an award ceremony in Changchun, Jilin Province on Thursday evening.