Jia Ling's latest film "Hot and Hot" has caused an uproar in the film industry, especially in the handling of sexual harassment scenes, she completely revealed the victim's voice with her unique lens language, which has attracted widespread social attention. At the same time, Zhang Yimou's "Article 20" also involves similar themes, but the two directors have obvious differences in their expressions.
In "Hot and Hot", Jia Ling delicately shows the psychological changes and counterattack methods of women in the face of sexual harassment from the perspective of a female director. By focusing on the victim's facial expressions and the perpetrator's ugly face, the audience can deeply feel the helplessness and anger of the victim, and thus better understand the seriousness of sexual harassment. Especially in the scene where the protagonist Le Ying confronts the harasser and decisively fights back, Jia Ling uses precise camera language to perfectly present the anger and relief in the hearts of female audiences.
In contrast, Zhang Yimou's approach to Article 20 is more traditional and conservative. Although the film also touches on the theme of sexual harassment, his use of the camera lacks Jia Ling's delicate and in-depth grasp. Especially in the scene depicting Hao Xiuping being **, Zhang Yimou's depiction of the victim's emotions is too direct, lacking the guidance and control of the audience's emotions, which makes the film a little rough and insensitive when showing the psychological shadow of the victim.
Jia Ling's handling of sexual harassment scenes in "Hot and Hot" shows excellent directorial skills, touching the soft place in the audience's heart through delicate lens language, which has aroused deep resonance. In contrast, Zhang Yimou's performance in "Article 20" is a little bland and fails to resonate enough with the audience emotionally. This contrast also reflects the different styles and levels of competence of directors when dealing with sensitive topics.