Feng Xiaoning's "War Trilogy" is the most impressive film in the 70s and 80s, the film not only promotes the national spirit but also explains a recognition of Chinese culture by Westerners, records the director's thinking and inquiry about the immortal and profound proposition of war and peace, and the film is also in the same vein in terms of audiovisual language and narrative techniques, highlighting the director's realistic and freehand consistent style, the film is full of poetic giants, full of aesthetic colors, so that the film narrative is carried out in a strong poetic way , poetry extends in simple narratives.
I. The Red River Valley (1997)
又名: Red River Valley / A Tale of Sacred Mountain
Director: Feng Xiaoning
Writers: Feng Xiaoning
Starring: Tranquility / Shao Bing / Ying Zhen / Paul Kesai / Nicholas Love
Genre: Drama / Romance / History / War
Country of Production: Chinese mainland
Language: English / Mandarin Chinese
Synopsis: A man rescues the woman who was prepared by the villagers to be enshrined to the rain god, and the two of them are exiled to a Tibetan tribe and start a new life. Here they met the beautiful Tibetan princess. Later, the British expedition was in distress in the snowy mountains, and Jones and Rockman were also rescued by Tibetans and stayed in Tibet to recuperate. During this time together, they crossed the ethnicity and skin color and cultivated deep feelings. Soon, after recovering from his wounds, the British also left.
I didn't expect another reunion to be so fast, and in such a cruel way. For the sake of their respective beliefs and positions, former friends stood on opposite sides, and only the majestic snow-capped mountains silently witnessed all this.
II. "Purple Sun" (2001)
Also known as: Purple Sunset
Starring: Fu Dalong / Maeda Chie / Anna Jeni Larova / Wang Xuewei / Li Ming / more...
Genre: Drama / War
Language: Mandarin Chinese / Russian / Japanese
Synopsis: Towards the end of World War II, Yang Yufu, a loyal and honest Chinese civilian, was rescued by the Soviet Red Army from the butcher's knife of the Japanese. On the way to the rear, the Soviet army mistakenly entered the Japanese military camp, and after a fierce battle, Yang Yufu and the female military doctor Najia fled into the forest area and ran into the young girl Qiu Yezi, who was separated from the Japanese army. Because she has always been indoctrinated with militarism, Qiu Yezi is bent on killing Yang Yufu and Najia. After several dangerous situations, Najia could not stand Qiu Yezi's actions and asked Yang Yufu to kill her, but the latter could not bear to do it.
In the vast forest area, the three people who do not speak the language have gradually developed a friendship after a series of tribulations, and Qiu Yezi realizes the absurdity of her previous behavior and shows her innocence. However, laughter was only temporary, the war did not forget them, and tragedy occurred shortly after.
III. "Yellow River Love" (1999)
又名:Grief Over the Yellow River / The Legend of the Yellow River / Heart of China
Director: Feng Xiaoning
Screenwriter: Feng Xiaoning
Starring: Tranquility / Paul Kesai / Wang Xinjun / Tu Men / Li Ming
Genre: Drama/War
Country of Production: Chinese mainland
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Synopsis: In the late stages of World War II, The Allied pilot Owen was forced to land at the foot of the Great Wall because the plane was hit by a Japanese warship, and when his life was in danger, he was saved by the Eighth Route Army and the local people, and soon, the warrior Kuroko and the female military doctor Anjie who knew English were ordered to escort him to the base area.
In order to cross the Yellow River, Kuroko first took Owen and Anjie back to his hometown, and almost died in vain. Through the exchange with Anjie, Owen has a deeper understanding of China, and he gradually falls in love with the beautiful, intelligent and strong Anjie. The Yellow River was in sight, and just when they thought they could cross it smoothly, the Japanese army suddenly attacked them and frantically blocked them.