Among the Spring Festival movies, there is one film that has attracted much attention, and this is "Article 20".
It is different from other movies and is in a class of its own.
It has no dazzling special effects, but it has won the love and recognition of the audience with its realistic themes and deeply rooted lines.
According to online news, the box office of "Article 20" exceeded one billion in seven days, second only to "Hot and Hot" and "Flying Life 2", and successfully won the Spring Festival box office.
Director Zhang Yimou has put a lot of effort into this film, and he has relied on his talent to create an excellent work without catering to the needs of the market and the audience.
At the same time, he also delicately handled the sexual innuendo on Zhao Liying's face in the film, which made people feel chills down their spines, showing their extreme control of details.
The film directed by Zhang Yimou is bold and innovative in the handling of social topics, facing the most concerned socially sensitive topics in the past decade, such as school bullying and vicious violence, and showing it in front of the audience in an undisguised way, causing heated discussions.
Zhao Liying's performance in "Article 20" is eye-catching, not only showing her professionalism as an actress, but also showing her deep understanding and dedication to the role.
She has successfully broken through the previous image and let the audience see the struggles and pain of a hearing-impaired person in the daily life with a real and touching performance. Her dedication is tremendous and appreciated.
In the movie "The Blind Man Chasing the Murderer" played by Zhao Liying, Hao Xiuping is a seriously ill mother, and in order to save her daughter, she had to borrow from *** loan shark.
However, when she was unable to repay these debts, she and her husband faced cruelty and threats from ***.
Hao Xiuping came out of the house with blood on her face and rags, her face was full of despair, and there were traces of being bullied, all of which made people deeply feel her pain and helplessness.
Despite the difficulties and challenges in her life, Hao Xiuping never gave up her love for her daughter and hope for life.
Director Zhang Yimou skillfully used sexual innuendo in the movie, although he did not directly present the picture of Hao Xiuping being bullied, but let the audience feel the cold air in it.
Zhao Liying's role once again highlights the viciousness of the underworld forces, and the audience sympathizes with the sacrifices they have made.
Zhao Liying perfectly interprets everything a mother is willing to give for her child.
Article 20 reveals the helplessness and despair of people at the bottom of society in the face of the pressures of life, who must devote themselves to life in order to survive, but have a very painful life.
The film provoked the audience to think deeply about women's safety and rights.
After its release, there was a lot of discussion about the film, and people were dissatisfied with the controversial scenes in it.
Zhang Yimou attracts the attention of the audience with his unique way of dealing with the film. Some people think that he may be catering to the audience's curiosity, but as a seasoned master, Zhang Yimou must have his own ideas.
In fact, as long as there are three words "Zhang Yimou" in the movie, it is enough to attract the attention of many people.
And in-depth analysis, we will also find that director Zhang Yimou's way of dealing with special plots in the movie definitely has its depth and meaning.
He hopes that through this plot design, he can vividly show the helplessness of ordinary women in the face of *** and violence.
This situation is prevalent all over the world.
Although the status of women has been greatly improved, their physical limitations make them powerless in the face of dynamic social organizations.
Japan, the United States, and even some European countries have had incidents of vulnerable women being bullied by *** elements.
However, many countries ignore this situation, and few people really pay attention to women's rights.
Director Zhang Yimou uses film shooting skills to directly reveal the truth and the issue of legitimate defense in the film.
In the movie, the character played by Lei Jiayin conveys an important message: when your life is threatened by an underworld organization, the first priority is to do everything possible to protect yourself.
In fact, justifiable defense is an instinctive human response, and everyone instinctively fights back when they are hurt.
In the past decade or so, although there have been many cases of justifiable defense, they have been judged to have been excessively defensive, which is very detrimental to the development of society.
If justifiable self-defense is always perceived as excessive defence, many people will fear that they will not be able to protect themselves when they are bullied.
Therefore, how to clarify the boundary between legitimate defense and excessive defense is a social and legal issue that deserves in-depth study.
We cannot allow those who are meant to protect themselves and others to be punished by the law for being found guilty of excessive defence.
Article 20 reveals the boundary between legitimate defense and excessive defense, which has aroused heated discussions in society.
One side of the argument is that women have the right to defend themselves unrestricted in the face of the invasion of underworld forces.
On the other hand, there is concern that excessive defense will lead to new security problems.
However, article 20 clearly supports the first view, emphasizing the right of the victim to unfettered defence in the event of a violation.
The abuser has broken the law and is the wrong choice. Restricting victims after they have broken the law can increase their suffering.
Therefore, it is reasonable for the victim to take any necessary defensive measures.
In many countries, including the United States and Europe, the law is clear about this.
For example, in the United States, if someone attacks with a gun and the people around them defend themselves and shoot them dead, they will not be held responsible.
The movie "Article 20" not only focuses on the two social issues of violence against women and the boundaries of legitimate defense, but also incorporates many other social topics worthy of in-depth research, which is one of the reasons why it has attracted much attention.
Director Zhang Yimou is undoubtedly a leader in the Chinese film industry, and he has carefully created a series of stories that seem to have nothing to do with ordinary people's lives, but are actually closely connected, allowing us to directly experience the tribulations of life.
Society is not as sunny as many people think, as long as there is life, there are rivers and lakes, and where there is life, there are shadows.
We hope that more directors will be like Zhang Yimou to create more films like "Article 20" that deeply analyze society and provoke people's thinking.
Director Zhang Yimou's achievements are a testament to the fact that Chinese filmmakers can not only make comedies, but also have depth and breadth.
In terms of depth and breadth, the films of Chinese directors are not inferior to the philosophical films of Hollywood or the major European film countries.
Although comedy movies can attract audiences, films like "Article 20", which are rich in social philosophy, play a greater role in promoting the development of China's film industry.
Film is not only a form of entertainment, but also a medium for the transmission of directors' ideas.
From this point of view, a film like "Article 20" can even be regarded as the inheritance and expression of culture.
When watching the movie "Article 20", we should not only think a lot, but also observe deeply.
Understanding the psychological details conveyed in the movie and tasting the thoughts of director Zhang Yimou is the right way to ** this movie.
Article 20 is a rare good movie this year, in addition to Zhao Liying's wonderful performance, other actors also performed well.
For example, Lei Jiayin broke through the previous funny image, and injected the power of justice into the movie with a calm and powerful performance, making the overall atmosphere less depressing.
Films directed by Zhang Yimou often combine comedic elements with serious plots, which are eye-catching. His directing skills are truly unmatched.