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Zhang Yimou, the master of the Chinese film industry who can be called a "treasure", he has won many awards in the international film industry, and the huge achievements he has achieved are amazing!
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, which he carefully conceived and directed as the chief director, won the warm applause and high praise of the global audience.
This is undoubtedly a testament to his extraordinary talent and excellence in the field of art.
However, just as Zhang Yimou's career was in full swing and he was gaining fame and fortune, he was publicly criticized and belittled by another cultural giant.
In an interview, the well-known writer Wang Shuo unabashedly made a sharp evaluation of Zhang Yimou, calling him "a person engaged in decoration, who is far from Feng Xiaogang, and should have been eliminated a long time ago."
Every sentence of this remark pierced people's hearts like a sharp sword, and the tone was full of contempt and contempt.
Wang Shuo, who has always been outspoken and dares to express his true thoughts, this comment undoubtedly caused an uproar. Why is there such a fierce contradiction and entanglement between these two masters with high status in the Chinese cultural circles? All of a sudden, all kinds of discussions and speculations poured in.
Some speculate that the reason why Wang Shuo belittles Zhang Yimou so much may stem from a jealous and unbalanced mentality. Compared with Zhang Yimou's illustrious reputation in the international film industry, Wang Shuo, as a talented but relatively low-key writer, will inevitably feel envious and dissatisfied.
However, some people have analyzed and pointed out that the root of the contradiction between the two lies in their unique creative styles and artistic pursuits. The ultimate pursuit of visual effects in Zhang Yimou's works may be only a superficial "decoration" in Wang Shuo's view, which is why he has given such a derogatory evaluation.
In any case, the open contradiction between the two has become the focus of attention. This undoubtedly indicates that a protracted "war of words" between the two cultural giants is about to begin.
So, how will this turmoil evolve? Let's look forward to it!
The origin of it all can be traced back to a grand banquet in 1994. At that time, Wang Shuo and many cultural elites gathered, and the topic naturally turned to the directors who were in the limelight at the time.
After three rounds of drinking, Wang Shuo inadvertently mentioned Zhang Yimou, who was in the limelight.
At that time, Zhang Yimou's masterpieces "The Red Lantern Hangs High" and "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit" swept the world, deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and were highly praised! These two masterpieces, which depict the life of the underclass of society, have won many domestic and foreign awards, and even made Zhang Yimou the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice International Film Festival, which is the highest honor!
However, perhaps some people praised Zhang Yimou's noble achievements out of deep admiration and envy, but Wang Shuo dismissed him.
The two reporters present overheard Wang Shuo's remarks, and were shocked and quickly recorded them. As expected, this "inside news" quickly spread in major media outlets, setting off an uproar.
Such an authoritative person's belittling of Zhang Yimou undoubtedly shocked the hearts of the majority of fans.
All this has made the outside world full of doubts about this matter, and public opinion has been overwhelming. Some people argue that Wang Shuo is just a casual joke and has no malicious intent; But there are also those who firmly believe that there must be some deep-seated reasons behind this and an uncontrollable jealousy.
As for why Wang Shuo belittled Zhang Yimou so much, people will naturally analyze it from his personality and psychological perspective. As a master who dares to speak out, Wang Shuo has always been known for being uninhibited and straightforward, and this time seems to be no exception.
However, the deeper reason may be traced back to the grudge entanglement between him and Feng Xiaogang. According to people familiar with the matter, many years ago, when Wang Shuo left his hometown, Feng Xiaogang dared to borrow the copyright of his work to create without authorization.
This made Wang Shuo hate Feng Xiaogang unsettled, and his heart was full of unquenchable hatred.
To some extent, Wang Shuo's disgust with Feng Xiaogang may also have subtly affected his evaluation of Zhang Yimou. After all, Feng Xiaogang, as a talented director, and Zhang Yimou can be described as like-minded in the film industry.
In addition, Zhang Yimou was not born in a famous family, but through his unremitting efforts and hard work, he finally changed his fate and became a winner in life. This magnificent struggle will inevitably ignite a fire of jealousy in Wang Shuo's heart.
In stark contrast, Wang Shuo, a literary giant, has always quietly hidden behind the scenes of Beijing's cultural circles, immersing himself in the sea of books and writing; However, the talented Zhang Yimou has jumped out of the domestic environment like a tiger descending from the mountain, and has the courage to set foot on the international stage, showing Wang Shuo's unrivaled artistic charm.
This significant difference undoubtedly brought Wang Shuo a deep sense of loss and imbalance.
Perhaps, it is precisely because of the interweaving of all kinds of complex emotions in his heart that Wang Shuo unreservedly criticized Zhang Yimou fiercely at that special dinner, and even mercilessly accused him of "just a decorator" and "should have been eliminated a long time ago".
These harsh remarks, as well as his provocative tone, fully reveal his deep jealousy and dissatisfaction with Zhang Yimou's achievements.
In the face of heated discussions and doubts from all walks of life, Zhang Yimou did not choose to escape or remain silent, but still maintained his usual frankness and sincerity. In an interview with the media, he patiently explained that the so-called "decoration" period in Wang Shuo's mouth was actually a critical moment when he was busy decorating his new studio.
The heavy renovation tasks took up most of his time and energy, so he naturally could not devote more attention to his creation.
Zhang Yimou humbly said that although Wang Shuo's words may be a little harsh, he does not mind, and will never be estranged from Wang Shuo because of this. After all, throughout his artistic career, Wang Shuo was once his mentor and friend, giving him countless valuable guidance and encouragement.
As soon as this remark came out, Wang Shuo immediately responded, explaining and clarifying his previous remarks. He first admitted that he did make a comment at that dinner that "Zhang Yimou is just a decorator", and his words were indeed inappropriate and excessive.
Later, Wang Shuo further explained that in the Beijing slang he is familiar with, "decorating" is not a derogatory term, but just a joke between friends.
He never intended to belittle or hurt Zhang Yimou, on the contrary, he has always had a high admiration for Zhang Yimou.
What is even more surprising is that Wang Shuo publicly stated that Zhang Yimou is not only his predecessor, but also an important mentor on his life path. He thanked Zhang Yimou from the bottom of his heart for the encouragement and help he had given him, and it was precisely because of Zhang Yimou's strong support that he was able to become famous and famous in one fell swoop.
In order to clarify that he did not mean to derogatory Zhang Yimou in the slightest, Mr. Wang Shuo was more active in praising Zhang Yimou's outstanding talent and skills. He explained that comparing Zhang Yimou to a master in the field of "haute couture" is in fact a high recognition of his extraordinary ability to delicately shape his works and strive to achieve the highest level of visual enjoyment.
As is often the case in artistic creation, Zhang Yimou has devoted himself to improving and polishing every subtlety, so that he can "improve" each picture and scene in such a meticulous way that he can finally show his unique aesthetic taste and distinctive visual impact.
For example, his famous films "The Red Lantern Hangs High" and "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", whether it is the clever composition, smooth transitions, or the deep-rooted character depiction and careful arrangement, undoubtedly lead us to immerse ourselves in the profound connotations conveyed by his works.
It can be seen that Wang Shuo's words are by no means a belittling of Zhang Yimou, but highly praise his magic work from a new perspective. However, what is a little surprising is that while affirming Zhang Yimou's unique charm, Wang Shuo also did not shy away from pointing out some of his shortcomings.
He candidly pointed out that although Zhang Yimou has excellent attainments in visual effects, the reason why he has achieved today's brilliant achievements is more due to his extraordinary talent in script writing. For an excellent film and television work, the script is always its solid foundation.
As soon as this viewpoint was put forward, it immediately aroused widespread heated discussions in all circles of society. Many fans and industry experts agree that a great script is indeed the foundation of a great film and television work.
However, some people believe that Wang Shuo's evaluation is obviously too biased and ignores Zhang Yimou's outstanding talent in the field of directing.
Time flies, time flies. Looking back on the past, Wang Shuo's remark that "Zhang Yimou is just a decorator, far from Feng Xiaogang, should have been eliminated a long time ago" now sounds really ironic and ridiculous.
As a legendary master who is revered as a "national teacher", Zhang Yimou has shown the world a satisfactory answer to life with his brilliant achievements. Over the decades, his films have not only created timeless classics on the visual level, but also provided us with a unique artistic perspective to interpret and sublimate the dignity and brilliance of human nature.
Whether it is in the stunning performances of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games, which detonated global discussions, or in the many honor-winning excellent works of IZEPA before, we can deeply feel the unique craftsmanship spirit of director Zhang Yimou who poured all his efforts and wisdom.
He is like a craftsman who polishes every tiny detail and meticulously sculpts every frame to create such a breathtaking artistic achievement.
On the other hand, Wang Shuo, a former cultural celebrity in the "Beijing Circle", has gradually faded out of the public eye. Those words that used to be wantonly derogatory to Zhang Yimou now sound like a fantasy joke.
Time flies, Zhang Yimou's outstanding and extraordinary achievements in the field of film art have gradually become a fact that has attracted worldwide attention, and Wang Shuo's remarks at that time were more like an unintentional ridicule and struggle, which has long lost the basis for its existence.
Zhang Yimou has devoted his life to exploring the path of art, showing a unique rich scenery and unique charm, a height of excellence that no one can match, which is precisely the peak that Wang Shuo could not foresee and climb.
Looking back now, although the controversy between the two masters is still a hot topic after dinner, it cannot be ignored that Zhang Yimou has successfully conquered the world with his own strength and attainments, which fully proves his great contribution and indisputable achievements in the field of art.