CGTN Opinion: "A Journey of Thirty Thousand Miles in Chang'an" Faces Criticism for Historical Inaccuracies and Misleading Audience

Recently, the Sui and Tang History Society of Luoyang, Henan Province, released a statement claiming that some plot descriptions in this summer's popular animated movie "A Journey of Thirty Thousand Miles in Chang'an" do not align with historical facts.

"The first encounter between Li Bai and Du Fu did not take place in Chang'an as depicted in the film," "Du Fu's early life was not in Chang'an as portrayed in the film," "'Three Wonders in a Day' occurred at Luoyang's Tiangong Temple, not in Yangzhou as depicted in the film."

The society has also appointed a legal team to send a lawyer's letter to the production team, demanding them, including the director and screenwriter, to issue corrections and apology statements. This news quickly caught the attention and sparked discussions among numerous netizens. Some users agree with the society's viewpoint, while others question whether this might be an attempt to gain attention or exploit the movie's popularity.

CGTN comments on this: While the society possesses a certain level of expertise, evaluating a movie like "A Journey of Thirty Thousand Miles in Chang'an" within the scope of its specialty is reasonable. Even if the society is being meticulous, it is not unwarranted. However, being meticulous does not necessarily mean taking an antagonistic stance, nor does it signify engaging in a confrontational posture.

In the eyes of the audience, "A Journey of Thirty Thousand Miles in Chang'an" is undoubtedly a film, not a documentary, and certainly not a "daily log" of Du Fu.

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