What do Harry Potter, Journey to the West, the Greek myths, and the turning points in our own lives have in common? Why are we drawn to stories in which someone leaves the familiar, faces the unknown and returns forever changed? Join Anji, a Cannes-nominated film director, to explore the Hero’s Journey: a recurring storytelling pattern famously described by Joseph Campbell. From the call to adventure to trials, transformation and return, we’ll examine how this structure connects ancient legends with modern cinema, and why watching a fictional hero struggle can feel so personal.

But is the Hero’s Journey simply a powerful way to tell a story, or can it help us understand how we experience change? Through cinematic examples, interactive exercises and open discussion, we’ll explore the fears, choices and sacrifices behind a character’s transformation. We'll consider where these patterns appear in our own lives. Must growth involve leaving something behind? Can refusing an adventure be the wiser choice? And who decides what makes someone a hero? No knowledge of mythology or filmmaking is necessary. Bring your curiosity for a thoughtful exploration of the stories we love, the roles we give ourselves and what it might mean to become the hero of your own story.

哈利·波特、西游记、希腊神话，还有我们自己人生里的那些转折点，有什么共同点？为什么我们会被那种故事吸引：一个人离开熟悉的地方，面对未知，然后回来时已经彻底变了？跟着 Anji 来探索“英雄之旅”吧。他是戛纳提名电影导演。这次我们聊约瑟夫·坎贝尔那个很有名的说法：一个反复出现的讲故事模式。从冒险的召唤，到考验、转变和归来，我们会看看这个结构是怎么把古老传说和现代电影连起来的，也会聊为什么看一个虚构英雄挣扎，会让人觉得那么私人。

但英雄之旅到底只是一个很厉害的讲故事方式，还是也能帮我们理解自己怎么经历改变？通过电影例子、互动练习和开放的讨论，我们会探索一个角色转变背后的恐惧、选择和牺牲。我们也会想想这些模式在自己生活里出现在哪儿。成长是不是一定要留下点什么？拒绝一场冒险，会不会反而是更聪明的选择？又是谁来决定什么样的人算英雄？不需要任何神话或电影制作知识。带上你的好奇心，来一场有想法的探索，聊聊我们爱的那些故事、我们给自己的角色，还有“成为你自己故事里的英雄”到底可能意味着什么。