On the evening of February 2, director Zhang Yimou, a giant in the Chinese film industry, brought his latest legal comedy blockbuster "Article 20" into the live broadcast room of popular anchor Dong Yuhui, which not only attracted tens of thousands of viewers, but also included Dong Yuhui himself and Yu Minhong, founder of New Oriental Education and Technology Group. In front of the camera, Director Zhang showed an approachable side, and he interacted cordially with Dong Yuhui, who is also from Shaanxi, with a local accent, which undoubtedly shortened the psychological distance between him and the majority of fans.
The title of the film is inspired by Article 20 of the mainland's Criminal Law on legitimate defense. Zhang Yimou said in the live broadcast that "Article 20" aims to reveal the core values of social fairness and justice in a relaxed and witty way, and hopes that through this work, the story of the rule of law can truly enter the homes of ordinary people and achieve deep emotional resonance in the hearts of the people, although this type transformation is quite challenging.
In response to Yu Minhong's question about why Zhang Yimou has continued to pay attention to the creation of similar legal themes in recent years, Director Zhang responded calmly: "It is precisely because the pursuit of fairness and justice has become the most concerned social issue for the public. He further explained that although Article 20 is an inherent provision in the legal text, it has fallen silent in practical application, and it is urgent to awaken the public's attention and application through art forms. Dong Yuhui, who has a deep understanding of this, also expressed his insight, pointing out that people's never-ending pursuit of fairness and justice is an important driving force for social progress, and concisely summarized the theme of the film: "The law should be a sharp sword that makes the perpetrators pay a greater price for their actions, rather than adding unnecessary trouble to the good people." ”
In this live broadcast event, Dong Yuhui once again demonstrated his outstanding talent in bringing goods, and sold out 800,000 movie vouchers worth 1 yuan to 15 yuan in a short period of time, which not only highlights the high expectations of the majority of netizens for the release of the "Article 20" movie, but also reflects the enthusiasm of the public to actively participate in the discussion of the topic of the rule of law. As the release date of "Article 20" approaches, a feast of laughter and thinking is about to begin, and the audience will deeply feel the power of the rule of law in addition to laughter, and deeply discuss the major proposition of social justice in a relaxed and pleasant viewing experience.
In this live broadcast, director Zhang Yimou analyzed the concepts and challenges behind the creation of "Article 20" in simple terms. He emphasized that presenting legal themes in the form of comedy is not a dissolution of seriousness, but hopes to let more ordinary audiences understand and pay attention to legal issues in laughter through entertaining and educational methods, so as to promote the popularization and deepening of the awareness of the rule of law. Director Zhang said that Article 20 is not only an artistic interpretation of the justifiable defense law, but also an in-depth excavation and reflection on the real life of Chinese society.
Dong Yuhui also raised thought-provoking questions from time to time during the dialogue, guiding the audience in the live broadcast room to explore the deep meaning of the film. When talking about how the film deals with the balance between reality and fiction, Zhang Yimou shared: "On the basis of respecting the spirit of the law, we have appropriately dramatized the process, and strive to make each character's story touching people's hearts without losing the sense of reality. ”
Zhang Yimou also revealed that during the filming of "Article 20", legal experts were actively invited to participate in the polishing of the script to ensure the professionalism and accuracy of the film's content. This rigorous attitude has won wide acclaim from netizens, and it also indicates that the film is expected to become a landmark masterpiece on the theme of the rule of law.
As the topic of Article 20 continues to rise, many legal scholars and the public have joined the discussion to discuss cases related to "legitimate defense" and social hotspots, further broadening people's cognitive horizons on the issue of the rule of law. This social discussion triggered by Zhang Yimou's new film undoubtedly demonstrates the great potential of the cultural and entertainment industry in spreading positive energy and promoting the construction of the rule of law.
Zhang Yimou brought "Article 20" to Dong Yuhui's live broadcast room, which was not only a successful film promotion, but also an inspiring and influential legal education activity. With the help of new media platforms, it has successfully realized the deep integration of artworks and public topics, opening a new chapter in the process of national attention to the rule of law.