The 58-minute documentary "Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet" launched by the BBC showed Du Fu's image to a global audience in the form of a documentary for the first time.

This became a highlight and attracted a lot of attention.

This film not only shows the image of the poet, but also tells the appeal of China's long culture.

Du Fu was born in 712 AD, when the Tang Dynasty was transitioning from prosperity to decline.

Although the Tang Dynasty was once glorious, it is now facing many crises.

Du Fu had the ambition to serve his country and was deeply nourished by Confucian culture. He eagerly expected to make achievements in the political arena.

However, the Anshi Rebellion in 755 AD completely changed the trajectory of his life.

He wandered around during the war-torn years and witnessed the plight of the people firsthand. These experiences later became the source of inspiration for his poetry.

On the way to escape, he witnessed many people suffering from the torture of war, with their homes destroyed and their relatives separated.

He changed from a scholar with beautiful political ideals to a poet who has experienced many vicissitudes of life.

Du Fu spent his whole life in turmoil, and he still lived in poverty in his later years.

But his poetry became more profound in such hardships.

His poems describe his own experiences and also reflect the living conditions of many people during that period.

This documentary is unique and its format is a major attraction.

Host Wood is a very famous BBC host. He followed Du Fu's footsteps.

This method of on-the-spot investigation allows the audience to have a more intuitive understanding of the area where Du Fu once lived, achieving a blend of ancient and modern times.

Ian McKellen is also involved in the film, having previously appeared in The Lord of the Rings. In this film, he reads 15 poems by Du Fu, which have been translated into English.

The celebrity participation made the film high-profile and attracted many audiences, especially Western audiences, who were more willing to explore Du Fu, an outstanding poet from the far East.

Using an international lineup of actors and hosts, and accompanied by selected recitations of Du Fu's poems, this documentary can effectively promote Du Fu's poetry culture to the world.

Du Fu wrote many poems, more than 500 of which have been handed down to this day.

These poems have a wide influence. Since ancient times, in our country, both literati and ordinary people have a special liking for Du Fu's poems.

In ancient times, when students studied poetry, Du Fu's works were must-reads, and his poems have become treasures of our country's poetry culture.

Internationally, once the BBC documentary was broadcast, many foreign audiences had an in-depth understanding of Du Fu's poetry.

Many overseas cultural enthusiasts have become interested in the humanistic and artistic values ​​contained in Du Fu's poems, and some people have begun to translate more of Du Fu's poems into different languages ​​so that more people can appreciate them.

In the literature courses of many Western universities, Du Fu's poems have now been introduced in order to allow students to appreciate the rich connotations of Eastern poetry.

Du Fu's poetry is full of moral conscience, which is reflected in many of his works.

In his poems describing the lives of ordinary people, he is full of sympathy for the suffering people.

In the face of social injustice, his poems reveal criticism and helplessness. These emotions are a true reflection of his inner conscience.

His poems are also part of the history of that era, such as describing the miserable scenes after the Anshi Rebellion, allowing future generations to gain insight into the truth of that turbulent period.

His poetry has high artistic value and is very exquisite in terms of rhythm and word choice.

Du Fu is an unreachable peak in the field of ancient Chinese poetry. His works are varied in style and have had a profound impact on later generations of poets. Many poets have drawn inspiration from his poems.

Even in modern society, Du Fu's poetry still has strong vitality.

During the COVID-19 epidemic, even though many people are facing difficulties, Du Fu's poetry can still bring them strength.

In the face of disasters and challenges, people can deeply feel the perseverance in adversity and the longing for a better future expressed in Du Fu's poems.

In today's cultural communication field, Du Fu is still a representative figure of the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

Du Fu's poems are often mentioned in various cultural exchange activities. These poems have played an important and positive role in promoting cultural exchanges between our country and other countries.

The documentary showcases Du Fu's image to the world while also highlighting China's long tradition of poetry, which dates back three thousand years.

This will help enhance the international influence of Chinese culture to a certain extent.

It shows the world that China’s poetry culture has a long history and rich connotations.

By presenting Du Fu's poetic skills, the world can appreciate the glorious achievements of ancient Chinese culture; at the same time, it will also help more people gain insight into the rich cultural connotations of ancient Chinese people, such as their ideological height and aesthetic preferences.

This has positive significance for promoting in-depth exchanges between Eastern and Western cultures.

So, do you think there are other effective ways to promote Chinese traditional culture like the BBC's Du Fu documentary?