Chen Kaige, this name can be described as thunderous in the Chinese film industry. The films "Yellow Earth" and "Farewell My Concubine" directed by him have not only won high recognition from the industry, but also are deeply loved by the audience. However, one of his new films, "The Volunteers", has recently been mired in huge controversy, which makes people wonder: how could this excellent director make such a mistake?
The cause of the incident was a problem with the poster design of "Volunteers". August 15 is a day of special commemorative significance for the Chinese, because it marks the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan and is an important day for the Chinese nation to stand up from humiliation. The movie "Volunteers" tells the story of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and it stands to reason that we should respect history more and revere heroes. However, the poster of the movie surprised people. The image of the little girl on the poster looks very weird, and even has elements that resemble the Japanese flag, which makes many people feel that this is a distortion and insult to history.
As the director of this film, Chen Kaige should be strict about every detail, especially the treatment of historical themes. But this poster incident shows his indiscretion and disrespect in this regard. Such a mistake not only damages the reputation of the film, but also hurts the feelings of the audience. You must know that Chen Kaige once directed such an excellent work as "Farewell My Concubine", which deeply reflects historical changes, and this mistake is indeed regrettable.
In addition to the poster incident itself, Chen Kaige's personal background has also attracted attention in this controversy. His development experience in the United States and the nationality of his family members have made some netizens question his patriotism. Although we can't judge a person's patriotic feelings based on nationality alone, at such a sensitive moment, these issues did bring a lot of pressure to Chen Kaige.
However, we can't completely deny Chen Kaige's artistic achievements and directorial talent just because of a single mistake. After all, he has made a lot of contributions to the development of Chinese films. However, this incident does serve as a wake-up call to us, reminding us that both directors and actors should be in awe of history and sincere in their hearts towards the audience.
For the movie "Volunteers", this poster incident is undoubtedly a heavy blow. But this also gave Chen Kaige a chance to reflect and correct. He should listen carefully to the voices of the audience and re-examine his own attitude and approach to creation. Only in this way can he regain the trust and support of the audience.
At the same time, this incident also reflects some problems in the Chinese film market. Nowadays, many films ignore the respect for history and the respect for the audience while pursuing commercial interests. As a cultural product, the quality and content of film are of paramount importance to the audience. If the filmmaker ignores the feelings and needs of the audience just for the sake of the box office, then it will only lose the trust and support of the audience in the end.
Therefore, we look forward to the emergence of more excellent historical films in the future, but at the same time, we also hope that these films can uphold the correct creative attitude and method. Filmmakers should respect history, respect the audience, and respect the art itself. Only in this way can we create more works that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and touch the hearts of the people, so that Chinese films can show more brilliant brilliance on the world stage.
So, specifically, what kind of historical films do we expect? First of all, the film should truly restore the historical background and respect historical facts. Whether it is a war scene or a characterization, we should strive for truth and avoid exaggeration and distortion. Secondly, the film should focus on the shaping of the character image and the expression of emotions. Through vivid characters and delicate emotional descriptions, the audience can deeply feel the weight of history and the inner world of the characters. Finally, the film should have a deep ideological connotation and cultural value. Through the telling of historical stories, it conveys the reflection and pursuit of humanity, justice and peace.
For Chen Kaige, this poster incident is undoubtedly a profound lesson. He needs to re-examine his attitude and approach to creation, and pay more attention to respect for history and respect for the audience. At the same time, he also needs to continue to learn and improve his artistic accomplishment and creative ability, so as to create more excellent works to repay the audience's expectations and trust.
Although Chen Kaige's "Volunteers" poster incident has sparked widespread controversy and boycott, it also provides us with an opportunity to reflect and make corrections. We should learn from this and take history, the audience, and art itself. Only in this way can we contribute to the development of Chinese films and make Chinese films shine more brilliantly on the world stage.