"Changjin Lake" was made like this (New Observation of Cultural Market)
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Recently, the movie "Changjin Lake" set in the Battle of Changjin Lake during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea triggered a movie-watching boom and broke many records in Chinese film history.
Assembling a first-class production team, shaping the image of full characters, using high-tech shooting and production technology... This film reproduces the war scenes on an epic scale and pays tribute to the great spirit.
Recently, the film "Changjin Lake" set in the Battle of Changjin Lake during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea has sparked an upsurge in viewing movies.
As of press time, "Changjin Lake" has broken multiple records in Chinese film history including box office, number of screenings, and number of audiences.
In the theater, the audience's reaction was even more moving.
Some viewers stood up and saluted after the film was over, paying tribute to the heroes of the film; some viewers were still reluctant to leave for a long time after watching ten minutes of subtitles.
Shoot with a sense of mission
In the film history of New China, there have been films that reflect the war to resist US aggression and aid Korea, such as "Heroes and Children" and "Shangganling". This time, "Changjin Lake" once again aimed at the battle of Changjin Lake on an epic scale.
"This battle is very difficult. The weather is very cold. The supplies cannot keep up because of the destruction of the U.S. Army. They are facing the most elite troops of the U.S. Army. There is a huge disparity in weaponry and equipment. This is a just battle to defend the country, and In a battle of will, the soldiers exerted the greatest energy of life. Such a film must not only be worthy of the audience, but also worthy of those who gave their lives. This is not a task, but a mission." The film director produced Huang Jianxin said.
"Changjin Lake" has assembled a first-class production team, with Huang Jianxin as the director, and Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, and Lin Chaoxian as co-producers and directors. Each of the elite teams will perform their respective directors.
"It turns out that we were also worried that it would be very difficult for the three directors to shoot a linear narrative, but found that this kind of cooperation has achieved the effect of 1+1+1>3." Huang Jianxin said.
It is understood that the production scale of the film "Changjin Lake", the shooting time span, and the number of cast and crew members have all set the record in Chinese film history: more than 5 years of script polishing, more than 2 years of meticulous preparation, and more than 70,000 visits. The extra large-scale actors and actresses participated in the performance, the preparation of ultra-large-scale costumes and military equipment, and the design of battle tactics over 100 kilometers.
The first version of the script submitted by the screenwriter Lan Xiaolong has 130,000 words, and there are still 60,000 words after the refinement.
"This movie was shot for the great spirit of the Chinese people." Huang Jianxin said.
Make a lot of effort in shaping the image of characters
In the film, the instructor Mei Sheng said: "If we don't fight this battle, our next generation will fight!"
For a war film, how to define and embody the justice and injustice of war is the prerequisite for establishing the rationality of the film.
Chen Kaige believes that Chinese war films must let the audience understand the value and significance of this war to China, and what role it has played in today's peace.
"War has to pay the price of life. The peace won is more precious. This is what we hope to express through "Changjin Lake"." Chen Kaige said.
The film history consultant Wang Shuzeng also said: "Our nation has suffered humiliation since modern times, so the people with lofty ideals in our land for a hundred years will not hesitate to turn their heads to save this nation and let the people on this land live freedom and equality. Life. "Changjin Lake" used pictures, shots, and performances to deeply and fully embody the people and things in the historical fragments at that time."
Audiences who have watched "Changjin Lake" have given feedback that the film has put a lot of effort in shaping the image of the characters, making this war film look flesh-and-blood.
In this regard, Chen Kaige said: “If war movies cannot create characters that impress the audience, it is difficult to succeed. Because without knowing why and who they are fighting against, creators and audiences have no emotional sustenance. If there are no lively characters, no matter how many war scenes are filmed, the audience may not care. Only when the audience feels that the characters in the movie are worth following, the war movie has meaning."
On the basis of respecting historical facts, the film created a series of characters represented by Wu Qianli and Wu Wanli.
On this basis, the grand background and historical figures were added, such as Yang Gensi, the first super fighter hero in the War of Resisting U.S. Aid Korea, and the group of heroes of the Ice Sculpture Company, which finally constituted the combination of art and historical figures.
"We reached a consensus in the creation that this is a modern movie. We are not retelling war, but we talk about war, history, and spirit through characters. Movies must follow the characters. This is the method of modern film creation. "Huang Jianxin said, "Each character has a role in the movie, and is an organic part of the whole story. There are both veterans like Lei Gong, Mei Sheng, Wu Qianli, and recruits like Wu Wanli. I play the role. Yi Yang Qianxi from Wu Wanli said that you are a character with growth and changeability. The background color of this character is simple, stubborn and wild. Only a person with such a personality can go to war on the battlefield and show his bravery."
A more realistic representation of the war scene
Having watched the movie, many viewers said that the cruelty of the war in the movie was very realistic.
Huang Jianxin believes: "This is indeed a Chinese movie that shows the cruelty of war. After watching the movie, someone sent me a text message saying that the most direct feeling is that peace is hard-won."
Whether it is the performance of the cruelty of the war or the complete shaping of the character image, it is inseparable from the strong support and guarantee provided by the continuous improvement of the Chinese film level.
This includes not only the detailed division of labor and operating procedures of the entire film shooting, but also high-tech shooting and production technology.
According to the film's chief producer Yu Dong, all the scenes in the film must be completed in winter, and the three directors start almost at the same time, with a difference of up to one month before and after.
Due to the parallel shooting, there will be a lot of co-ordination work, and Huang Jianxin played an important role.
Huang Jianxin said that the filming of "Changjin Lake" is not a person's work, but a huge system to ensure the connection between directors.
Lin Chaoxian said that we were shooting in mountainous areas. We set up large scenes in unobstructed mountains. The temperature of the shooting environment reached more than ten degrees Celsius. There would be wind every night and different weather conditions, such as sandstorms, hail, etc. It was raining and so on, the shooting overcame a great challenge.
For example, Tsui Hark, for example, almost every scene of a certain battle in the film needs to mobilize a filming team of more than 1,000 people and extras. To overcome these difficulties, a large number of costume props preparation and battle tactical design are required. Only costume props are required. A lot of changes.
From entering North Korea to fighting in the coldest wind and snow, the style of fancy dress must be unified and consistent.
In addition, the audience generally reported that the special effects technology of "Changjin Lake" was good, and the scene of the war was reproduced more realistically.
Huang Jianxin introduced that some of the shots and special effects in the film were completed for 11 months.
"For example, the formation of a CG animation requires 17 layers to meet the requirements. This is still the requirement of film movies at the time. Today's 8K digital movies require higher definition and require more coatings. There are many single shots in movies. It is the result of more than 100 people working for 11 months, and more than 80 stunt companies from home and abroad have been aggregated."