2021 National Day file refining into a record
Post-holiday outlook
Although the National Day file has repeatedly achieved good results and injected a shot in the arm into the film industry, the insufficient supply of multiple types of films is still a challenge for theaters.
For the film market, how to have a continuous supply of films after the schedule dividend is an urgent problem for major cinema lines under the global epidemic; for the audience, the film market still needs to provide more diversified genre films.
Fortunately, after the National Day file, the film market in October began to become active. Looking at the next schedule, the film market ushered in several blockbuster films. In the crowd of films, Nandu reporters recommend several works worthy of attention for you.
1 Highly recommended
Dune
There is no doubt that Dune will be the most anticipated Hollywood blockbuster of the year. For a long time, filmmakers wanted to make the novel "Dune" an impossible task. From Zodolovsky to Ridley Scott, their plans were stillborn because of the high cost and difficulty of shooting; David Lynch refused to sign the film because of the failure of word of mouth and box office after filming. Many failed cases have made everyone stay away from this IP.
It wasn't until 2016 that Legendary Pictures bought the rights to the adaptation of Dune, and the following year it was decided that it would be directed by Dennis Villeneuve. The director, who is revered by Chinese film fans as "Wei Shen", last met chinese audiences in "Blade Runner 2049" released in 2017. Unlike "Dunkirk", which was released in the same year, "Blade Runner 2049" has a high reputation, but because of the high viewing threshold and slow narrative rhythm, the final box office is not good. And "Dune", which is also not low, whether it will replicate the tragedy of 4 years ago is not known for the time being. However, this film born for the big screen, regardless of the plot, just to restore those visual wonders in the novel, it is worth fans to go to the theater to feel.
007: No Time to Die
After several postponements, James Bond is finally back. Since the release of the first "Dr. 007 No" (1962), the entire 007 series is about to enter its 50th year. In addition to being the 25th installment of the 007 series, this part of "No Time to Die" is also the finale of the 6th Bond actor Daniel Craig. Looking back, no one could have imagined that this unassuming man could stand out from more than 2,000 interviewers and become a box office success for 007.
As can be seen from the trailer of "No Time to Die", it continues the high-burning scene of the adrenaline rush throughout the series, trying to give the audience a sense of excitement that does not lose the previous game. And the female role, in addition to the new Bang girl Anna de Armas, there is also the previous Bang girl Leia Saidu appeared again, which is rare for Bond who "likes the new and hates the old". As Daniel Craig's farewell to the 007 series, the film is 163 minutes long, the longest ever made. In addition to telling a good story, "No Time to Die" also has to complete a wonderful farewell to fans. The lack of any part is destined to be a pity for the audience and Daniel Craig.
2 Special attention
Lyceum Theatre
As early as 2019, "Lyceum Theatre" has been screened several times at the Venice Film Festival, but in the time of release, it has not been able to set the file, which has satisfied the appetite of the audience. Until this year's Beijing International Film Festival, "Lyceum Theatre" was selected as the closing film, and with the assistance of Gong Li, the lead actor and chairman of the jury of the Beijing International Film Festival, the film finally got the schedule smoothly.
If you use Gong Li's original words, "This movie is a film that can be left as a memorial for the world." The film is adapted from Hongying's novel "The Death of Shanghai" and Heng Guangli's novel "Shanghai", which is Lou Ye's second time after "Purple Butterfly" to set the story in the Republic of China. Judging from the story introduction provided in the early stage, this time the elements of spy warfare have been added, which is a spy war story of old Shanghai. Lou Ye, who is accustomed to excavating the emotions of characters, wants to simply use history as a background board, and still continue to write the private emotions of people and people, or does he want to jump out of the individual and do a grander historical exploration? These are the places where everyone is looking forward to "Lyceum Theatre", and we hope to see a different Lou Ye from it.
"The First Incense"
Since the Reuters photo of "The First Burning Incense" was exposed last year, the film has been ridiculed by netizens. Everyone ridiculed the film's casting for not fitting the spirit of Zhang Ailing's original novel, the overly masculine Peng Yuyan and the too silly Ma Sichun, just like Lao She's Xiangzi and Tiger Girl, which are incompatible with Zhang Ailing's yin softness and delicacy.
Of course, it is somewhat unfair to deny a movie based on just a few photos. On the familiarity with Zhang Ailing, Xu Anhua is not worse than the major "Zhang fans". As early as 1984, she directed a "Love in the City", which was not successful due to the immaturity of various conditions at that time. In order to live up to Zhang Ailing, she waited for 12 years until the conditions were ripe for 1996 to shoot "Half Life". Today, "The First Burning Incense" is Xu Anhua's third adaptation of Zhang Ailing. Compared with the two previous works, the conditions are more superior, and the official list of behind-the-scenes announcements can not be described as luxurious: the music is controlled by Ryuichi Sakamoto, the photography is controlled by Du Kefeng, the screenwriter is written by Wang Anyi, not to mention the director is Xu Anhua of the Venice Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. This film, which brings together talents from various fields, has sincerity, and whether the quality of the finished film is worthy of this lineup, we will wait and see.
"Uninvited Guest"
"Uninvited Guest" has not been publicized much so far, but it may become a dark horse this month. In the unit of "Focusing on the Future" of the previous Beijing International Film Festival, new works such as "Roadside Picnic", "Wandering Poetry Line" and "Passing Zhaoguan" have been selected, and "Uninvited Guest" shortlisted for this unit is a small surprise at this year's Beijing Film Festival. This extremely low-key newcomer work, starring Fan Wei, Zhang Songwen, Dou Xiao and new actor Zhu Zhu, is still the executive producer Tian Zhuangzhuang. This behind-the-scenes lineup is a pretty good starting point for those who are new to directing the tube. Director Liu Xiang single-handedly covers the editing, directing and photography, and the film is positioned as a suspense comedy in terms of genre, and the mixing and matching of two completely different genres has created a strange and strange painting style. The neon font in the poster and the dim ruins in the trailer are easily reminiscent of Diao Yinan's "The Party at South Station". The film was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2021 Atlanta Film Festival. When watching the film, you should pay attention to its aesthetic style.
"The Mortician"
In March this year, the news that "The Mortician" would be re-screened in China attracted the attention of a large number of fans. Released in 2008 at the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and Japan Academy Award for Best Film, it is one of the favorite Japanese films for many domestic audiences. It is through movies that many people have learned about the profession of "mortician".
This film shows the unique concept of life and death in Japanese culture, and unlike the Chinese's "unknown life, knowing death", "The Mortician" tells everyone through the role: "Death may be a door, passing away is not the end, but transcendence, take the next journey, just like the door." "The meticulous craftsmanship of Japanese culture is vividly displayed in the ritual of death. The gestures reflect the reverence of this profession for life. This ritual allows the deceased to rest in peace, and it also tells the living to live better. If you want to educate your child about life, this movie is definitely an excellent choice. Compared with other re-screening films, this is the first time that "The Mortician" has been released in China. The regrets that Chinese movie fans have missed for 13 years have finally been compensated, and the restored 4K version allows more moving details to be presented. Finally, watch this movie and remember to prepare enough tissues to wipe your tears.
Written by: Nandu trainee reporter Liu Yifan
Trainee Editor: Zhong Xin