Egyptian filmmaker: Film festivals build bridges across the Silk Road

The 13th Silk Road International Film Festival and Egyptian Film Week have opened in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. In an interview with CGTN, Mohamed Ghazala – a jury member at the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival and vice president of the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA) – discusses how film festivals can connect civilizations, deepen mutual understanding and strengthen cultural exchange along the Silk Road.