"Light and Shadow Forge the Soul, Youth Strives Forward": Film-based Ideological and Political Lecture Launches

On December 19th, 2025, the "Light and Shadow Forge the Soul, Youth Strives Forward" film-based ideological and political lecture was launched at Hunan University of Science and Technology (HNUST). In collaboration with Xiaoxiang Pictures, HNUST has introduced this "film + ideological education" lecture, exploring a new model for integrating cinematic art with ideological and political education. Zhao Qiancheng, member of the HNUST's Party Committee and Vice President, and Wu Yongjun, member of the Party Committee, Deputy General Manager, and Labor Union Chairman of Xiaoxiang Pictures, attended the event and delivered speeches. During the ceremony, Xiaoxiang Pictures presented HNUST with the title of "Practice Base for Film-based Ideological and Political Lecture." Following the ceremony, the attending teachers and students watched the film Special Party Branch together.

Zhao Qiancheng remarked that outstanding film and television works serve as vivid teaching materials for ideological and political education, playing a crucial role in shaping character, enlightening minds, and nurturing hearts. Zhao emphasized that HNUST will deepen collaboration with Xiaoxiang Pictures, harnessing the power of light and shadow to make the educational process more tangible, resonant, and effective.

Wu Yongjun stated that, going forward, the practice base will serve as a platform to continuously provide high-quality film selections and professional screening services. He also expressed anticipation for more practical cooperation with HNUST in areas such as film and television creation research, talent cultivation, and cultural event planning.

Xiaoxiang Pictures, known as the cinematic "Army of Hunan", has remained rooted in Hunan while serving the nation for over 67 years. The company has consistently followed a people-centered creative philosophy, dedicated to using light and shadow to tell Chinese stories and promote the spirit of the times. HNUST and Xiaoxiang Pictures have a solid foundation of previous collaboration, having co-produced the film Shine from the Abyss, which is based on Wan Buyan, a "Role Model of the Times." Additionally, they established the Li Jinhui Concert Hall at HNUST as the first "Sunshine Campus Cinema" among universities in Hunan province.

A representative from the Publicity and United Front Work Department stated that, in the next step, HNUST will implement Hunan Province's initiative of "films entering universities" by carefully selecting and screening a series of outstanding films on themes such as red classics, heroic figures, revolutionary stories, and patriotic spirit. This effort aims to deepen the practice of ideological and political education and enrich campus cultural life.

(Translated by LI Xiangyi, DU Ying）