Jointly produced by Bilibili and Banner Media, "A String of Life" is the first late-night food documentary in China that gathers folk barbecue food and presents the barbecue complex of Chinese people.
As a down-to-earth food show, "A String of Life" aims to show the charm of each barbecue and the most authentic delicious experience.
It can be said that "A String of Life" is not only a food documentary, but also an in-depth exploration of barbecue culture, market life, and civilian emotions. This documentary brings together folk barbecue food, presents the barbecue complex of Chinese people, and extends the lens to the streets and alleys to tell the food stories hidden in the smoke.
First of all, the "down-to-earth" quality of the documentary is not only reflected in the theme it focuses on - barbecue, a civilian delicacy, but also in its narration.
It does not use a high-pitched and passionate tone, nor does it use overly literary rhetoric, but tells the story behind each barbecue in a plain and intimate way.
This way of narration not only conforms to the realism of the documentary, but also allows the audience to feel the intimacy with the food.
Secondly, the lens language is documentary and lively. It doesn't use too many special effects and editing techniques, but instead captures the fireworks of the barbecue stand with real footage.
Whether it is the blend of charcoal fire and grease during the barbecue, or the laughter of people in the smoke, they are all captured by the camera one by one, presenting a vivid and real beauty.
At the same time, the lens language of the documentary is lively, by capturing some interesting moments, let the audience feel the emotional exchange and life attitude of the people at the barbecue stall.
Each episode of "A String of Life" revolves around the theme of barbecue, and through in-depth exploration of barbecue culture in different regions and different characteristics, the audience can appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of this cuisine.
In each episode, there is a rigorous story line, which closely combines the deliciousness of the barbecue with the emotions behind it, so that the audience can feel the story and emotions behind the food while tasting the food.
This rigorous and strict story structure not only ensures the overall quality of the documentary, but also allows the audience to get a richer and more in-depth experience in the process.
Whether it's the sound of barbecue in the smoke, the crackling of a charcoal fire, or the laughter and singing of people as they talk, they are all delicately captured and presented.
These sound elements are perfectly combined with the picture to create an immersive feeling, as if the audience is on the scene themselves, experiencing the joy and satisfaction of the barbecue.
In terms of soundtrack, "A String of Life" also performed well. Whether it is a relaxing and pleasant background** or those folk songs with regional characteristics, they are perfectly integrated with the picture and story, bringing an unforgettable audio-visual feast to the audience.
As a documentary focusing on barbecue food, "A String of Life" not only shows the infinite charm of this common food, but also digs deeper into the emotions and stories behind it.
Whether it is its "down-to-earth" narration, documentary and lively lens language, rigorous and strict story structure, or excellent audition experience, this documentary has become a sincere exploration of food, market life, and emotions.
For those audiences who love food and life, "A String of Life" is undoubtedly a masterpiece not to be missed.
Seriously, you're going to be drooling!