In the cold land of the Northeast, if there are no snowflakes flying in the sky, then half of the unique charm of this land will be lost. The snow in winter not only makes the scenery of Tohoku picturesque, but also gives the land a cold and pure atmosphere. This snow-covered land has become a unique background for many films, and ordinary stories have become solemn and interesting against the backdrop of snow. From "On the Cliff" to "Railway Hero", the land of the Northeast injects a quiet and cold atmosphere into the film. And in this quiet place, the people of the Northeast show a natural humor that complements nature. From the sitcom "Northeast Family" to the "Holiday Warmth" series, the humor and wittiness of Northeast people are fully displayed on the screen. In addition to slaughter and humor, Northeast also exudes a unique temperament in film and television works. In works such as "Fireworks in the Day" and "Double Detective", the lives of ordinary people in the Northeast are presented in a down-to-earth manner, and the comedy of life has been turned into works such as "Country Love" and "Liu Laogen". Northeast China, with its unique geographical location and rich folk culture, has always occupied an important position in film and television works. However, no one could have predicted that Northeast culture would enter people's field of vision in a form that subverts the tradition and approximates Stephen Chow's comedy.
01, the core of the story of "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast".
Once Upon a Time in the Northeast series vividly depicts the humor and core of Northeast culture in a unique and vivid way. Unlike many original screenplays for films, this work has a high-profile original author. In 2008, Kong Xiangzhao created the series "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast: 20 Years of the Underworld" under the pen name Kong Ergou**, giving new life to the gangster culture in the region. **In an almost white way, he told the Northeast gangster in his eyes with extreme calmness. This fictional Northeast is both prosperous and chaotic, sad and heartwarming. At the bottom, the little people stick to their original intentions, go with the flow, and deduce stories of confrontation with the "underworld" in society. This kind of confrontation is different from the general gangster Crazy Boy, but allows the characters to integrate into the social life at that time, making ** more logical.
02, the film and television of the Northeast Past series.
Once, the ** of the "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast" series was successfully put on the screen, such as "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast, My Name Is Liu Haizhu". The story features the little man Liu Haizhu as the main character, telling the story of his search for a lost bicycle in the heavy industry era of the 80s and accidentally getting involved in a car theft ring. The film shows the faces of all beings in that era from the perspective of Liu Haizhu, and the style is sharp and rough. Recently, "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast, My Name is Huang Zhonghua" was put on the screen again, unfolding from the perspective of the gangster Huang Zhonghua. Unlike in the past, this film uses more metaphors to give the story more depth. Huang Zhonghua is a petty gangster, and despite his tough appearance, he is eager to stand out in a society full of gangs. The film shows the chaos and order of this era through his eyes, challenging the so-called authority of the underworld. Although the story is still the traditional plot of the little people guarding the bottom line and counterattacking, "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast, My Name is Huang Zhonghua" has created a unique form of expression of Northeast culture through a new way of interpretation.
03. Another expression of the story of the Northeast.
The humor of the Northeast has always been subtle and life-like, mostly relying on ordinary life and unexpected language to attract audiences. However, in Once Upon a Time in the Northeast, My Name Is Huang Zhonghua, this humorous approach becomes even more exaggerated and absurd. At the beginning of the movie, the villain Chen Weidong appeared on the stage with a gorgeous dance, showing the unique life state of that era. This violent and absurd expression is similar to the usual technique in Stephen Chow's comedies. The villain in the film presents a low-intelligence image through exaggerated movements and comical expressions, unlike the traditional model of the little people showing suffering in a self-deprecating way. "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast, My Name is Huang Zhonghua" continues this narrative style for most of the time. The film presents a kind of fantasy realism through contrasting backgrounds and the lives of the characters. This irony gives the story more depth. In this story, love is the catalyst for the awakening of the little people. The love between Huang Zhonghua and Mao Qin, although it seems to be out of place on the outside, shows the possibility under the contrast. Overall, "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast, My Name is Huang Zhonghua" has enhanced its artistry through bold expression. With the classic IP and the personal participation of the original author, this work not only shows a novel way of expression, but also retains the characteristics of the original work. The profound story, the expression full of personality, and the excellent performance of actor Liang Long make this work unique among Northeast style film and television works and create a new path.