Heroes of the big screen

Team of women works hard to ensure that rural residents get to enjoy some movie magic, Xu Lin and Zhou Lihua report in Wuhan.

As the sun begins to drop, there's a lively bustle in the remote mountain village.

The serenity of the evening is pierced by a loudspeaker broadcasting the message that the open-air film screening is about to start, as villagers arrive at a small square, one after another, each carrying their own stools.

While watching movies, they crack and eat melon seeds and discuss the plot with each other, making for a lively scene.