In the early 20th century, a large number of Chinese cultural relics were lost overseas, ending up in museums in Europe and America. Not all of them came from war and looting, nor were they all from illegal transactions.

In this complex and ambiguous chain of distribution, one name cannot be ignored—C. T. Loo.

He was an antique dealer, a cultural intermediary, and one of the most controversial figures in the history of the loss of Chinese cultural relics.

This film will delve into: C. T. Loo's legendary rise from a lowly servant in Nanxun to a Parisian antique tycoon.

How did he orchestrate the "export of national treasures"? Unveiling the smuggling networks of the time.

Historical judgment: How should we evaluate him? A cultural relic smuggler? Or a cultural promoter?

This is not a simple story of good versus evil, but a history of markets, power, aesthetics, and loss.

#Lu Qinzhai #Chinese Antiques #Lost Cultural Relics #Museum #PagodaParis
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