China News Agency, Beijing, April 25th (Reporter Gao Kai) The spy blockbuster "Above the Cliff" directed by the famous director Zhang Yimou held its premiere in Beijing on the 24th. The film has now entered the second round of screenings across the country.

Judging from the current feedback, the new work of the world-class director is quite affirmed, and the industry and outsiders are full of expectations for his performance in the 51st gear.

　　"Above the Cliff" is adapted from the TV series "The Cliff", which was created by screenwriter Quan Yongxian and was previously aired and was well received.

The film is still written by Quan Yongxian. It tells the story of several protagonists played by Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, Qin Hailu, Zhu Yawen and others in Northeast China in the 1930s, collecting intelligence and exposing the Japanese army’s crimes against humanity.

　　This time, telling the tense spy war story in the extreme ice and snow is Zhang Yimou's new attempt in film themes.

　　In his early years, Zhang Yimou gained fame in the film industry in his works such as "Red Sorghum", "Living", and "Hanging the Big Red Lantern" with a rather oriental style of storytelling. Later, "Heroes" and "Full of Golden Armor in the City" etc. Known for his huge investment in huge productions, Zhang Yimou during this period is considered to have given up the depth and storyliness of his works to a certain extent, and was criticized while gaining the box office.

　　In recent years, from "Return" to "Shadow", Zhang Yimou seems to intend to return to the storytelling he once was good at. His works no longer pursue the so-called grand scenes and conceptual expressions.

　　Zhang Yimou expressed his love for movies with a simple story in the latest one, "One Second." However, the film was considered to lack the appeal of film narrative itself, and ultimately failed to arouse big splashes.

　　From the point of view of the theme of spy warfare in "On the Cliff" this time, the story and plot are obviously the elements to be emphasized.

From the current feedback on the film, it is not difficult to see that Zhang Yimou, who is good at creating a narrative atmosphere, has successfully created a tense and oppressive atmosphere of suspense amidst the ice and snow. The overall temperament of the film is quite fascinating.

In addition, the performance of several actors in the film also received a lot of praise.

　　It is reported that the film will start the third round of advance screening on April 29, and will be released nationwide on April 30.

　　Since the Qingming Festival, although "Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet" has been released, and the "Lord of the Rings" series of movies have joined the re-screening, the theaters here are still quite quiet. The upcoming May 1st file is considered to be The movie-watching craze has once again set off, and Zhang Yimou's "Above the Cliff" has been expected to become another hit.

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