The 80s was a leading era of Chinese cinema, and film art showed its unique charm and profound influence during this period. Now, let's look back at the classics of those years and relive the memories of that era.
Wrangler: Prairie, Destiny and Choice.
The movie "Wrangler" met the audience in 1982, produced by Shanghai Film Studio, directed by Xie Jin, starring Zhu Shimao and Cong Shan. This work is adapted from Zhang Xianliang's ** "Spirit and Flesh", which tells us a story about fate, choice and the purity of human nature.
Xu Lingjun, the protagonist of the film, was branded as a "rightist", caught in the whirlpool of fate, and was sent to a pasture in the northwest for labor reform. In this vast and lonely grassland, he received the sincere care and care of the local herdsmen, and these simple and kind herdsmen brought him unprecedented warmth. In particular, the combination with Li Xiuzhi, a rural girl, has injected new hope and strength into his life. When the Cultural Revolution ended, he had the opportunity to go to the United States to start a new life, but he chose to stay and decided to contribute to the construction of the motherland in this land where he had suffered and was warmed.
The outstanding performances of Zhu Shimao and Cong Shan injected strong vitality into the film. Xu Lingjun played by Zhu Shimao, from the loneliness and confusion when he first arrived at the ranch, to the gradual integration into the land, and then to the final firm choice, are vividly displayed. And Cong Shan played the role of Li Xiuzhi, a rural girl who gave him endless care and love, and her tenacity, kindness and innocence became an indispensable force in Xu Lingjun's life.
In addition to the superb acting skills of the leading actors, director Xie Jin also contributed a lot. He skillfully uses lens, photography, color and light to show the magnificence of the grassland, the simplicity of the herdsmen, and the emotional changes of the protagonists. In particular, those shots about pasture life make people feel as if they can smell the freshness of the grassland and feel the purity from nature.
The film's plot clues are clear, the environment is vividly portrayed, the audio-visual language is rich, and the props, transitions and editing are just right, presenting a real and touching story for the audience. It is not only a story of fate and choice, but also an exploration of human nature, purity and truth.
Wrangler tells us that no matter what situation we are in, as long as we have love and hope, we can find the meaning and value of life. Xu Lingjun's choice is not only a nostalgia for this land, but also a pursuit of warmth and truth from the hearts of the people. This work is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the history of Chinese cinema, and it is worth savoring and reminiscing again.
Furong Town: The Light of Humanity under the Torrent of History.
Furong Town is a classic feature film produced by Shanghai Film Studio in 1986, directed by the famous director Xie Jin, starring two powerful actors Liu Xiaoqing and Jiang Wen. The film was released nationwide in March 1987 and sparked widespread attention and discussion. The film is adapted from Gu Hua's name**, and through delicate character portrayal and plot design, it vividly reproduces the social style of the historical period from the "Four Qings" to the "**", as well as the ups and downs of people's fate in this historical torrent.
The core of the story revolves around Hu Yuyin, a female street vendor in the town of Furong. Hu Yuyin is a hard-working, kind-hearted woman who gradually accumulated wealth with her own hands and labor, and built a new house with her husband. However, the good times were short-lived, and with the advent of the political movement, Hu Yuyin and her family suffered a heavy blow. In this series of political turmoil, Hu Yuyin not only lost his property, but also experienced physical and mental torture.
However, the film does not stop at the depiction of historical suffering, but further excavates the beauty and tenacity in human nature. In the common encounter with the "rightist" Qin Shutian, Hu Yuyin found new support and strength in life. The two developed sincere feelings in the process of sharing hardships, which not only gave them the courage to live, but also allowed them to maintain the dignity and kindness of human nature in the adverse current of history.
The outstanding performances of Liu Xiaoqing and Jiang Wen undoubtedly added a lot to the movie. Hu Yuyin, played by Liu Xiaoqing, not only has the tenacity and diligence of a working woman, but also has the courage to be indomitable in the face of difficulties. Jiang Wen vividly showed the complexity and inner strength of Qin Shutian's role through delicate acting skills. The superb acting skills of the two leading actors make the film successfully create vivid and three-dimensional characters while showing history.
Lushan Love": The imprint of the times and the love of innocence.
The movie "Lushan Love" was released in 1980, starring Zhang Yu and Guo Kaimin, and became the first work in the Chinese film industry to express the theme of love after the reform and opening up. With its fresh and innocent love story, the film presents the audience with people's pursuit and persistence of sincere emotions in the context of a specific era.
In the film, Zhou Yun, the daughter of a former Kuomintang general living in the United States, returned to her motherland Lushan for sightseeing and met Geng Hua, a son of the Communist Party of China. The two met and knew each other in the beautiful scenery of Lushan, and gradually fell in love. Although they come from different family backgrounds, innocent love allows them to cross barriers and face life's challenges together.
The outstanding performances of Zhang Yu and Guo Kaimin add a lot to the film. Zhou Yun, played by Zhang Yu, has both independence and self-confidence after returning from overseas, as well as deep affection for his homeland; Guo Kaimin has created the image of Geng Hua, a young man who is loyal to the motherland and full of confidence in the future. The superb acting skills of the two leading actors make the characters in the film three-dimensional, vivid and unforgettable.
In addition to the performance of the leading actors, the director also carefully showed the beautiful scenery of Lushan. Lushan in the film is not only a masterpiece of nature, but also a witness to the love of the two protagonists. The flowing water, clouds, and ancient trees in the mountains all seem to be blessings for their love, making the film full of romance and poetry.
In addition, "Lushan Love" also shows the desire and pursuit of sincere emotions of people in that era through delicate psychological portrayal of characters. In the early days of reform and opening up, people's minds were gradually emancipated, and their attitudes towards love and life also changed. "Lushan Love" captures the atmosphere of this era and presents an innocent and beautiful love story to the audience.
People to middle age": the weight of life and the persistence of personality.
The movie "People to Middle Age" is a work that deeply reflects the life dilemma and emotional struggle of middle-aged intellectuals. The film starred Pan Hong, Da Shichang and other outstanding actors, and met the audience in 1982. The film is adapted from Chen Rong's novella of the same name**, and through superb acting skills and real plots, it successfully outlines the various pressures and challenges of middle-aged people in family, career, and emotion.
The protagonist in the film, ophthalmologist Lu Wenting, is the epitome of many middle-aged intellectuals. She is under the double pressure of work and family, not only to cope with a busy medical job, but also to take care of her elderly father and two children. The weight of this life has put a huge burden on Lu Wenting, both physically and mentally, but she still adheres to her professional ethics and personal dignity.
In the film, Lu Wenting's husband Fu Jiajie is also an impressive character. Although he is in the predicament of his research work, he has always supported Lu Wenting and faced the challenges of life with her. The deep affection between the two adds a touch of warmth to the film.
In addition to the main plot, "People to Middle Age" also shows the helplessness and choices of middle-aged people in life through a series of delicate character portrayals and plot design. For example, Lu Wenting's friend Jiang Yafen gave up the opportunity to marry the person he liked in order to go abroad, although this choice is embarrassing, but it truly reflects the values and pursuits of people in the social background at that time.
The director of the film vividly expresses the living conditions and emotional struggles of middle-aged people through superb lens language and ** cooperation. In particular, those shots about medical work not only show the professionalism and sense of responsibility of doctors, but also give the audience a deeper understanding and understanding of the medical industry.
These 80s films not only attracted a lot of attention and discussion at the time, but still have far-reaching influence and value today. They reflect the social outlook, cultural atmosphere and people's living conditions of that era in a unique art form, and also provide us with a deep reflection and reference for the past era.
In general, the films of the 80s are a valuable asset in the history of Chinese cinema, they not only leave us with a deep memory of the times, but also provide us with valuable artistic and humanistic resources. By reviewing these classics, we can not only relive the memories of that era, but also from the ...