The Blue Planet Outside the Window – Shen Zhou 13

17 May, 5 pm, Energy Hall

“The Blue Planet Outside the Window – Shen Zhou 13”  is China’s first documentary film shot in space. Shenzhou-13 astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu, who served as the film’s cinematographers, captured the majority of the footage aboard the Chinese space station. Inspired by the Shenzhou-13 mission—the first to carry out a six-month stay in orbit—the story unfolds through the eyes of astronaut Wang Yaping, guiding audiences on an immersive journey 400 kilometers above Earth. Through this perspective, viewers witness the breathtaking beauty of our planet and experience the astronauts’ genuine emotions in the vastness of space.

Filmed using a groundbreaking cinematic approach inside the Chinese space station, the movie offers both awe-inspiring, never-before-seen visuals of space and intimate glimpses into the astronauts’ daily lives. From the routine operations onboard to the serene views of the blue Earth drifting past the window, from the scientific experiments conducted in the space lab to the dazzling city lights shimmering beneath the night sky—the audience is transported into the heart of China’s space station. There, they witness the nation’s remarkable achievements in space exploration and feel the enduring allure of the cosmos.