On February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year, "Silent Awakening," the inaugural contemporary national security-themed film directed by Zhang Yimou and guided by the Ministry of State Security, premiered nationwide. The movie captivated audiences with its intense national security subject matter and high-stakes spy narrative, securing the second-highest box office revenue during the 2026 Spring Festival season.
The film centers on a fierce battle over critical national intelligence, featuring multiple thrilling confrontations between a state security team and foreign espionage forces. Scenes such as covert alley arrests and high-speed street chases unfold in succession, with the plot building tension layer by layer. Amid the gripping storyline, China's technological prowess emerges as an "invisible protagonist," driving the narrative and safeguarding the heroes. The state security team leaders, portrayed by YI Yangqianxi and ZHU Yilong, operate a Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 during missions, its robust and boxy design reflecting the characters' determined demeanor.
LEO Jiayin, playing a senior engineer, drives a Denza Z9, while Yang Mi's character operates a Denza Z9 GT. As a luxury brand, Denza aligns with the elite profiles of the characters while delivering exceptional handling that supports the film's demanding chase sequences. BYD's Dynasty, Ocean, and Yangwang vehicle series also demonstrate formidable capabilities in the movie, providing reliable support for the protagonists.
The collaboration between "Silent Awakening" and BYD is no coincidence; it stems from BYD's globally recognized reputation for safety, reliability, and high quality. For BYD, safety is more than a slogan—core technologies such as the Blade Battery, Yun Jian intelligent suspension, Yi Si Fang powertrain, and Tian Shen Zhi Yan advanced driver-assistance system are engineered with safety as a priority. This commitment enables BYD to meet stringent government procurement standards worldwide, making it a preferred choice for official vehicles. BYD and its brand models are widely deployed in critical sectors such as law enforcement and aerospace support domestically, while also serving as police cars, medical vehicles, and other public service vehicles overseas.
The film represents both a breakthrough in thematic content and a vivid demonstration of the synergy between technology and culture. Chinese cinema and technological innovation advance hand in hand, collectively narrating the resilience and strength of the new era while conveying China's confidence in security and technological prowess.