Chinese Documentaries Spotlight Cross-Cultural Ties in New York

The 30-minute documentary on Bernard Loeffke utilizes archival footage and interviews to document the 92-year-old veteran’s decades-long engagement with Chinese society. The narrative traces his personal milestones, from mastering the Chinese language to his experiences with traditional medicine and skydiving, framing his life as a bridge between two distinct cultural spheres.

Complementing this, the 40-minute film on Roger T. Ames captures the academic’s ongoing contributions to comparative philosophy. Now 80, Ames is shown in his capacity as a Humanities Chair Professor at Peking University, where he continues his work translating classical texts for English-speaking audiences. By detailing his scholarly trajectory, the documentary highlights the persistent influence of his research within Western sinology and the broader international academic community.