The legend of Ran Bi Wa talks about a monkey who was raised by humans. When he sets off to the Holy Mountain to steal fire for humankind, a journey begins from which he will return transformed into a man.
Cinematography
Holy Mountain sequences are genuinely some of the most beautiful animation this year
Direction
Li Wenyu balances intimate character moments with absolutely bonkers scale
Score
Traditional instruments mixed with modern chaos — goosebumps guaranteed
Director
Li Wenyu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ran Bi Wa's legend directly parallels Prometheus but with uniquely Chinese philosophical undertones about filial duty versus individual glory.
Director Li Wenyu spent three years developing the fire animation alone, using ink-wash techniques digitized from actual Song Dynasty paintings.
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