During the Spring Festival of the Year of the Tiger, there are two films that are both popular and applauded, that is, the military-themed films "Shuimen Bridge of Changjin Lake" and "Sniper".
These two military-themed films are based on the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.
Recalling the dazzling achievements of domestic excellent military-themed films in recent years, there are many topics worthy of our serious discussion.
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"A promising nation cannot be without heroes, and a promising country cannot be without pioneers." Movies have natural advantages in shaping the artistic image of national heroes.
Following the development trend of the times, eulogizing national heroes, and accurately meeting the cultural needs of the vast number of fans are the important reasons why military-themed films have become popular and applauded in recent years.
Military-themed films occupy a considerable proportion in the history of world cinema.
As a comprehensive art form, film has unique advantages in expressing war themes, and has contributed to many impressive films.
In the history of Chinese film development, military-themed films, or films with a war background, occupy an important place.
Especially since the founding of New China, Chinese filmmakers have contributed to us a large number of classics such as "South and Northern War", "Dong Cunrui", "Tunnel Warfare", "Mine Warfare", "Shangganling", "Heroes and Sons", "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", and "Surprise". The military film is deeply loved by the audience.
The patriotism, collective spirit and heroism promoted by the film have shaped people's values and demonstrated the dissemination and influence of military culture.
With the spring breeze of reform and opening up, my country's military-themed film creation has also entered a new period of prosperity and development, such as "Blood Battle at Taierzhuang", "Armageddon", "Wreath Under the Mountain", "Nanjing Massacre", "Red Sorghum", "Assembly" and so on. A collection of great movies.
Entering the new era, movie fans are looking forward to the emergence of more and better military-themed films, to continuously improve the aesthetic level of Chinese military-themed films, and to enhance the competitiveness and influence of military-themed films in the Chinese film industry and even the world film industry.
It is against this background that films such as "Changjin Lake", "On the Cliff", "Changjin Lake's Water Gate Bridge" and "Sniper" came into being.
The history of the Chinese people's resistance to aggression in modern times is a bonanza for the creation of military-themed movies.
In the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, the Chinese People's Volunteers who went to fight in the DPRK fought bravely against the enemy under the harsh environment, with their steel will and brave and fearless fighting spirit.
Remembering history, celebrating heroes, raising the banner of patriotism, and showing feelings for the country and the country... These are the responsibilities of current film creation and the expectations of the audience.
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An important reason why the military films released in the past two years are highly respected by fans is that the directors of these films are all directed by the fifth generation of Chinese directors.
The fifth generation of directors is a pioneering group in the history of Chinese film.
Some people believe that the fifth generation of directors is the rise of military-themed films, or that they have established their artistic status by shooting military-themed films.
Indeed, military-themed films such as "One and Eight", "Blood on the Black Valley" and "The Military Parade" that were born in that year are all iconic works of the fifth-generation directors that have had widespread influence.
In recent years, many of the fifth-generation directors have returned to the creation of military-themed films, offering us both "beautiful" and "sublime" works, such as "Changjin Lake", "On the Cliff" and "Changjin Lake". Films such as "Watergate Bridge" and "Sniper" are representative works.
The fifth-generation directors who graduated from Beijing Film Academy around 1982 have certain common characteristics in cultural concepts, aesthetic interests and creative styles.
For example, there is a relatively deep accumulation of life and a relatively strong sense of subjectivity.
These features are reflected in their newly launched military-themed films, and incorporate new changes and elements.
There is no doubt that the film director plays a key role in creating a fine art film.
Different directors have different perspectives on how to narrate the magnificent War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea through film language.
However, films such as "Changjin Lake" and "Shuimen Bridge of Changjin Lake" have in common that there are not only magnificent war scenes, but also intense plots and rich and in-depth details. It reproduces the spirit of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea by volunteer soldiers defending their homeland and fighting bloody battles, so that young people who have been living in a peaceful era for a long time can measure the value of peace from watching the movie.
Constructing a film narrative style and aesthetic pursuit with Chinese characteristics is the only way for the development of Chinese films.
Of course, we need big scenes, big productions, and big-budget films, but we also need small scenes, small characters, and small cuts that hit the soul directly.
The spy film "Above the Cliff" tells the story of a thrilling battle with the enemy in the 1930s when a squad of Communist agents was carrying out the "Utra" secret operation.
"Sniper", which tells the deeds of the sharpshooters in the "Cold Guns and Cold Guns" movement of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, shows us that volunteer officers and soldiers used flexible and mobile tactics and skills in the cruel sniper battle, when their weapons and equipment were extremely behind the enemy. , completed the task and mission, and wrote a bloody legend.
These two films tell the story of the faith and sacrifice of the unsung heroes. The plots are ups and downs. They not only have humanistic care, but also have family and country feelings and national righteousness. Emotional narration, group-like hero shaping and national spirit are perfectly blended.
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Generally speaking, a classic film needs to have strong ideological, artistic and viewing qualities.
Once upon a time, many of our films were not low-level in terms of ideology and artistry, but were slightly insufficient in terms of viewing.
In order to make the film popular and applauded, it is imperative to make up for the shortcomings of film viewing.
It can be seen that military films such as "Changjin Lake" and "Sniper" have reached an unprecedented height in terms of viewing, which made the audience applaud.
Today, we need the emergence of more new-generation directors, the renewal of aesthetic pursuits and viewing concepts, and the development of post-production special effects production technology for film and television.
To improve the viewing of military films, it is inseparable from high-level film and television post-production special effects production technology.
In the above-mentioned military films, my country's film and television post-production special effects production technology is indispensable.
It is reported that there are more than 80 special effects companies involved in the post-production of "Changjin Lake" alone, many of which are teams that have only grown and grown in my country in recent years.
Classic military films need to gather high-quality film creation resources.
In turn, in the process of creating and shooting high-quality military films, my country's film industrialization level has also made great progress.
In this kind of positive interaction, we not only reaped good social and economic benefits, but also strengthened our confidence in the development and expansion of the Chinese film industry, and also saw a more prosperous future for military-themed films.
Jinmeng