CultureHow a low-budget fever dream sparked a Chinese box-office revolt
A crudely animated homemade film about a baby cow has become an improbable Chinese box-office hit, spawning merchandise and memes. Its success has prompted a national conversation about younger people joyfully rejecting slick marketing and artificial intelligence.
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Reuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 07:35Original
How a low-budget fever dream sparked a Chinese box-office revolt
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