Drawing back the curtains

Exhibition in Beijing allows fans to take a peek at the magic behind the silver screen, Xu Fan reports.

Over his decades-long career, Zhang Yimou — one of China's most prestigious directors — has experienced many triumphs, from accepting awards at international film festivals, to helming the opening and closing ceremonies of two Olympic Games.

Yet while these grand achievements define his public legacy, it's probably the smaller moments that will resonate most deeply.

Film enthusiasts can now catch a more personal glimpse of Zhang at Where Dreams Were Created, an exhibition that explores the behindthe-scenes art of cinema, and the largest of its kind in the country.