British filmmaker shoots documentary about common prosperity

A scene from the global premiere of the documentary Towards A Shared Future. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The global premiere of the documentary Towards A Shared Future, which chronicles a British producer's journey through Zhejiang province, was held in Beijing on Wednesday.

In the documentary, Tim Hague, a former BBC anchorman-turned freelance writer and documentary producer, is invited to explore different facets of Zhejiang, including healthcare, the environment, education, economic development, social welfare and internet enterprises. He has been a witness to the incremental realization of shared prosperity in the province, and across China.

Hague has visited China multiple times and has opened a company in the country. In the film, he offers his insights and understanding of China's development and culture.

The documentary follows Hague and his Chinese friends on a road trip across Zhejiang, traveling from west to east, traversing the rugged mountains of the province's southwest to reach the coastal region of Zhoushan city.

Through direct experience and observation, engaging exchanges and interactions with local inhabitants, Hague explores the meaning of "common prosperity". His journey also helps to clarify the endeavors to attain common prosperity as China progresses on its journey toward modernization.

The documentary has been produced by the China Review Studio of the China International Communications Group, the Alibaba Rural Revitalization Fund, and the video-sharing platform Youku.

The documentary will be aired on Youku, followed by broadcasts on domestic satellite TV channels. It will also be translated into multiple languages for global dissemination.