Poetry in motion from the silver screen to the museum

An immersive exhibition at the Powerlong Museum in Shanghai is bringing to life the most glorious chapter in Chinese poetry. Chang'an is a spinoff event associated with the animated film of the same name, and tells the stories of renowned Tang Dynasty (618-907) poets.

The film, produced by Light Chaser Animation Studio and directed by Xie Junwei and Zou Jing, premiered last summer and raked in box-office revenues of 1.8 billion yuan ($251 million). It also won the award for the Best Animation film at the 36th Golden Rooster Film Awards, as well as other prizes and recognition in China and abroad.

Chang'an, the ancient name of Xi'an, Shaanxi province, was China's national capital during the Tang Dynasty.