The Golden Age of New Chinese Cinema: A Review of the Classic Old Movies of the Fifties .

Mondo Entertainment Updated on 2024-01-28

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the film industry ushered in a period of vigorous development, and the domestic films in the 50s made brilliant achievements in art, leaving a strong mark on the history of Chinese film. These films not only reflect the social changes and people's lives in New China, but also show the creativity and exploration spirit of filmmakers, creating a number of vivid characters and classic storylines, and influencing the aesthetics and emotions of several generations of audiences. Today, let's review some classic old movies in the fifties and feel the ** era of new Chinese films.

My Life" (1950).

This movie is based on Lu Xun's eponymous **, which tells the tragic fate of an ordinary peasant woman, from her childhood to her death, through the oppression of feudal society, the Japanese invasion, the Kuomintang and the victory of the Liberation War. The film uses realism to show the strength and helplessness of a suffering woman, and at the same time exposes the darkness and cruelty of the old society. The film's starring Bai Yang won the praise and sympathy of the audience with her profound performance, and became a representative actress in the history of Chinese cinema.

The White-Haired Girl (1950).

This movie is based on the Peking Opera "The White-Haired Girl", which tells the story of Xi'er, the daughter of a rural girl Yang Bailao, who was forcibly occupied by the son of the landlord Huang Shiren during the Japanese War of Aggression against China, and later ran away, her hair turned white, and she became a white-haired girl. In the form of song and dance, the film shows Xi'er's love and struggle, as well as her reunion with Yang Bailao and Li Yutang. The film's leading actors, Adan and Zhao Dan, as well as directors Shen Fuwen and Wang Bin, are all famous artists in the Peking Opera industry, who combined the artistic style of Peking Opera with the language of the film to create a ** film with national characteristics and the atmosphere of the times.

The Southern Expedition and the Northern War (1952).

This film is based on the personal experience of Prime Minister ***, and tells the story of major historical events such as the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, the Northern Expedition and the Nanchang Uprising from 1925 to 1927, as a representative of the Communist Party of China. The movie reproduces that turbulent era with epic momentum, showing ***'s heroism and political wisdom, as well as his relationship with Chiang Kai-shek, ** and others. The film's leading actors, Wang Ping and **Feng, as well as directors Zheng Junli and Wang Ping, are all veterans of the Chinese film industry, and they have shaped a film with historical value and artistic charm with their faithful attitude and exquisite skills.

Crossing the River (1954).

The film is based on the real experience of the People's Liberation Army's battle to cross the Yangtze River, and tells the story of a reconnaissance team that risked their lives to infiltrate the south bank of the Yangtze River in order to find out the defense of the Kuomintang army. The movie shows the bravery and wisdom of the scouts, as well as their struggle and communication with the enemy and the masses with a thrilling plot. The film's starring, Wang Baosen and Wang Lanfang, as well as directors Huang Zuolin and Li Ping, are all newcomers to the Chinese film industry, and they have created a film with war overtones and humanistic care with real feelings and meticulous portrayals.

Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (1954).

This movie is based on the Yue opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai", which tells a love story in folklore, two young people Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, because of the opposition of their families, they can't be together, and finally turn into butterflies. In the form of song and dance, the movie shows Liang Zhu's love and tragedy, as well as their conflict and reconciliation with Ma Wencai, Zhu Mansion and others. The film's leading actors Yuan Xuefen and Xiao Fangfang, as well as directors Shen Fuwen and Wang Bin, are all famous artists in the Yue Opera industry, who combined the artistic style of Yue Opera with the language of the film to create a ** movie with national characteristics and the atmosphere of the times.

The above are the five classic old movies of the 50s that I have introduced to you, they are all masterpieces of new Chinese cinema, reflecting the history and culture of new China, showing the talent and style of filmmakers, and influencing countless audiences and future generations. Thank you for reading and we'll see you next time!100 help plan

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