In recent years, Changchun has attracted tourists from all over the world with its unique charm, according to the data of the Changchun Branch of the Data Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the National Day in 2024, Changchun City will receive 12.3269 million tourists. Among the many tourist check-in places in Changchun, the Changying Old Site Museum is undoubtedly one of the popular attractions that tourists must visit.
For the older generation of film lovers, the Changying Museum Tour is a nostalgic journey. Every movie poster, every classic line, and every moving melody displayed here can instantly evoke the precious memories that have been hidden in their hearts for a long time. For the younger generation, the museum has become a gateway to the depths of film history, allowing them to get a glimpse of the development of Chinese cinema and deeply feel the outstanding artistic pursuit and lofty spirit of the previous filmmakers.
Feel the imprint of history
The predecessor of the museum building at the former site of Changying was the Manchurian Film Association, which was built in 1937. In 1945, the Communist Party of China took over Manying to establish the Northeast Film Company, and in 1946 it was renamed "Northeast Film Studio", and then after nearly ten years of ups and downs, in 1955, "Northeast Film Studio" was officially renamed "Changchun Film Studio". Time turned, and in 1999, Changying Group, which was established on the basis of "Changchun Film Studio", was officially "launched". In 2011, Changying Group launched the renovation project of Changying's old factory, and Changying Group adhered to the core concept of "repairing the old as the old", and carefully renovated it on the basis of completely retaining the original "Manying" architectural style in 1937, and finally built this museum. The museum has a construction area of 46,137 square meters. The whole factory area includes Changying Film Art Museum, studio exhibition area, cinema, concert hall and Changying Cultural Block.
As an art palace that records the development, development, prosperity and changes of Changchun Film Studio, Changying Former Site Museum is not only a national key cultural relics protection unit, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, but also a national industrial heritage tourism base. Through rich forms such as cultural relics preservation, art exhibitions, and film interactions, it vividly shows the glorious history and artistic achievements of Changying.
Enjoy a feast of art
The Changying Museum is not only a witness to the history of New Chinese film, but also the cradle of New China's film industry. Here, the first multi-episode news documentary, the first puppet film, the first science and education film, the first cartoon, the first short feature film, the first feature film and the first translated film of the new Chinese people were born.
Every picture in the Changying Museum carries a heavy historical memory, and they quietly tell the arduous process of Chinese film from germination to growth. Handwriting, videos and other diverse film and television materials bring people back to that era of intertwined light and shadow.
The handwriting exhibition area shows the persistent pursuit and unremitting exploration of the older generation of filmmakers, and those vigorous and powerful handwriting, like their firm beliefs, are forever engraved in the history of Chinese films. The video area is the soul of this museum. When those classic film clips slowly flow on the screen, the audience seems to be transported back to that passionate time. From early black-and-white films to later color blockbusters, from war themes to life comedies, each work has attracted the audience's attention and touched their hearts with its unique charm.
It is particularly worth mentioning that the Changying Museum has also carefully restored some scenes from classic films. Walking into the exhibition area of "Heroes' Children", it seems that you can still hear the passionate war song in your ears, and the heroic picture of Wang Cheng holding a blaster in his hand and shouting "For victory, shoot at me" seems to emerge in front of him. In the "Shangganling" exhibition area, people can feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, as well as the great spirit of soldiers who are not afraid of sacrifice for victory.
Feel the power of technology
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Visiting the Changying Former Site Museum, for visitors, can not only check in this palace of film art, but also start a journey of exploration of the mysteries of filmmaking. Inside the museum, a series of lovingly restored and restored sections are like a corridor of time, leading visitors behind the scenes of filmmaking and experiencing first-hand the magical moments that have only been seen on the silver screen.
The studio area, which once gave birth to countless iconic scenes, is still full of charm today. Here, you can see the props used in the filming of the movie, and through these objects, it seems that you can feel the effort and sweat behind the splendor and brilliance of those classic moments. Each prop seems to tell a moving story, and people can't help but immerse themselves in that era full of light and shadow.
In the Foley Interactive Room, visitors can create realistic sound effects such as wind, thunder, and horse-drawn carriage sounds that are common in movies with just a few simple props. This sound, which can be "made with the hands" and "seen with the eyes", gives visitors an unprecedented foley experience.
The printing workshop is the workplace where the negatives are processed and the copies are printed, and it is the place where the film makes the crucial leap from film to screen. Here, visitors can learn about the development, editing and splicing process of film film, and understand the main process of film processing and printing.
Innovate and upgrade
In recent years, on the one hand, based on a deep understanding and satisfaction of the needs of the audience, Changying Former Site Museum has promoted the renewal and upgrading of the museum with new concepts, new products, new formats and combinations. On the other hand, the museum continues to innovate and add interactive projects such as foley interactive rooms and light and shadow photo studios, bringing an unprecedented visiting experience to the audience.
In August this year, the Chinese Museums Association announced the list of the fifth batch of national second- and third-level museums, and the Changying Former Site Museum was rated as a national third-level museum. This honor is not only an affirmation of the museum's long-term hard work and unremitting efforts, but also a high expectation of its future development potential. It marks the outstanding position of Changying Museum in the field of museums, and also injects a strong impetus into its future innovation and development.
On October 2 this year, the Changying Museum ushered in a historic moment - since its establishment, the number of visitors in a single day exceeded 10,000 for the first time.
During the National Day holiday, in order to welcome visitors from all over the world, the Changying Former Site Museum carefully planned the red stage play "Long Song Shadow Soul", "Changying NPC" immersive tour, large-scale immersive drama "Disappearing Master" and other signature performing arts projects.
These projects not only demonstrate the innovation ability and artistic level of the Changying Museum, but also allow the audience to deeply feel the charm and power of film culture while enjoying the performances.
Among them, the "Long Shadow NPC" immersive tour is particularly popular. The project not only adapted classic film clips such as "The Gunshots of the Secret Bureau" and "Shangganling", but also added drama clips adapted from "The White-Haired Girl". Since its launch, the "Long Shadow NPC" has been widely praised and has become a major feature of the museum.
Looking forward to the future, the Changying Museum is gradually transforming into a comprehensive cultural landmark integrating cultural inheritance, art appreciation, and leisure and entertainment. It will become a new engine to stimulate the vitality of cultural tourism consumption in Changchun, and this dream place of light and shadow is waiting for every movie lover to visit and resonate, and reminisce about that unforgettable time together.
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