Recently, a documentary has been airing to great acclaim on CCTV‑9 and Tianjin TV, sparking lively discussions among scholars and viewers alike. Have you all had a chance to watch it?
This documentary is titled “There’s a School Called Nankai.”
The film recounts the legendary story of Nankai University and its affiliated schools over the past century, and upon its broadcast, it sparked an enthusiastic response from Nankai faculty and students, as well as alumni at home and abroad.
Some experts believe that the film’s production represents the cutting edge of Chinese documentary filmmaking.
Here’s a little secret: the documentary is still filming on location at Limutai! If you’ve already seen it, can you spot which scenes were shot there?
