Who would have thought that the two giants of the Chinese film industry would actually tear up because of a sentence?
On the premiere night of "Journey to the West" in 2013, Ang Lee's sentence "Stephen Chow's movies are too naïve and have no artistic level" instantly ignited the entire fan circle.
On one side is the literary master who swept the Oscars, and on the other side is the king of comedy who hides tears behind laughter.
Who is more reasonable in this wave of immortal fights?
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In 2013, Stephen Chow's "Journey to the West" has just been released, and fans are gearing up for another comedy masterpiece full of jokes.
Who knew that he would bite the gold halfway, and he would be a heavyweight!
That's right, it's our director Ang Lee, the big guy who swept the Oscars suddenly came to such a play.
On the premiere night of "Journey to the West", Ang Lee spoke amazingly when he was interviewed.
He said: "I am deeply saddened that Stephen Chow was originally a very creative genius, but this film can only be regarded as a 'children's thing' at best, and the lack of depth can still give the audience an unobstructed view. "
As soon as these words came out, it was simply a bombshell in the film industry!
Tell me this isn't naked diss?
Stephen Chow's fans were instantly fried.
The comment area on the Internet suddenly became a battlefield, and the keyboard warriors went out one after another, vowing to seek justice for the star master.
"Ang Lee, do you know comedy?" "It's amazing to make a few literary films?" "Xing Ye's movie has tears in laughter, you know a hammer! "
All kinds of gunpowder-flavored remarks are overwhelming.
Someone even turned out Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain" and asked in a weird way: "This is the mature work in your eyes?" "
It can be said that this dispute between directors instantly turned into a war of words between fans.
But let's not rush to take sides.
If you think about it carefully, although Ang Lee's words are heart-wrenching, are they really unreasonable?
As a director who has swept international awards, does he have a unique vision?
After all, people speak by strength, and 8 Oscar nominations and awards are not covered.
And although Stephen Chow is the king of comedy, can his movies really be compared to Ang Lee's art films?
I'm afraid this question is not so easy to answer.
But one thing is for sure, this war of words is definitely the most exciting "fairy fight" in the Chinese film industry in recent years!
It not only provokes people to think deeply about the artistic value of film, but also allows us to see the gap between different types of films.
Behind this controversy, what is actually reflected is the completely different life experiences and artistic pursuits of the two directors.
When it comes to the life experiences of Ang Lee and Stephen Chow, it is really a world of difference!
Let's first talk about Ang Lee, the "overseas representative".
This guy can be said to be the "representative of international students" among Chinese directors.
In 1994, Ang Lee's "The Wedding Banquet" was launched, which immediately caused an uproar in the international film industry.
Do you think that in those days, the topic of homosexuality was simply a minefield, and whoever dared to touch it was unlucky.
But Ang Lee just didn't take the usual path, and a "The Wedding Banquet" directly entered the list of Oscar nominees.
This wave of operations is simply a "surprise" in the art circle!
Since then, Ang Lee has embarked on his "Oscar harvesting journey".
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Brokeback Mountain" and "Life of Pi" have made waves in the international film industry one after another.
As of 2013, the big guy has won 8 awards and nominations at the Oscars.
This achievement is looking at Chinese directors around the world, and it is simply the existence of "lonely and defeating"!
Looking at Stephen Chow's growth path, it can be described as "ups and downs".
From an obscure trickster to the "king of nonsense" in the Hong Kong film industry, Stephen Chow has conquered countless audiences with his unique comedy style.
"Journey to the West", "Kung Fu" and "Shaolin Football", these movies not only make people laugh backwards, but also hide a deep philosophy of life in laughter.
Stephen Chow's play seems absurd, but in fact, it is very intriguing.
Take "Journey to the West" released in 2013 as an example, this is Stephen Chow's first time as a pure director and no longer appears.
This is a major transformation for him!
Although the box office results are gratifying, it does not seem to be recognized by "old-timers" like Ang Lee.
The two directors, one specializing in serious literary films, and the other specializing in comedy with laughter and tears, have each reached the pinnacle in their own fields.
Ang Lee is like a rigorous artist, using the lens to interpret the complexity of human nature.
And Stephen Chow is like a naughty boy, using absurd techniques to pierce the bones of reality.
Two styles and two lives, but they both shine brightly on the stage of movies.
But the question is, is it only films that have won international awards that have artistic value?
Is comedy really devoid of depth?
Speaking of comedy without depth? No kidding!
Stephen Chow's movies seem to make people laugh on the surface, but when you taste it carefully, it is full of life philosophy!
Take "The King of Comedy" as an example, this movie is simply a history of blood and tears for workers.
The protagonist Yin Tianqiu did not hesitate to pretend to be a ghost and scary in order to act, and he was ridiculed and said "thank you" with a smile.
Where is this acting, it is clearly acting in life!
The sentence "I'll raise you" seems funny, but it exhausts the helplessness and sadness of the little people.
This feeling of laughter with tears is simply a critical blow to the audience's heart.
Looking at "Kung Fu" again, it is a funny kung fu movie on the surface, but if you think about it, it is simply a mirror of real society.
"Even if you have martial arts to the world, it's not that you can't stand hunger", this line is simply a light shining into reality.
Xing Ye used exaggerated techniques to satirize various problems in real society.
This kind of depth is difficult for some so-called literary films to achieve, right?
And director Hou Hsiao-hsien, whom Ang Lee admires, does have profound artistic value in his works such as "City of Sadness" and "Flowers on the Sea".
But can this kind of "cold" art really touch the hearts of the public?
In contrast, Stephen Chow's movies allow ordinary people to feel life in laughter and think about human nature in humor.
Isn't this another form of art?
You see Ah Xing in "Shaolin Football", who does not hesitate to be ridiculed for his football dream.
The sentence "If you don't have a dream, what's the difference between being a man and a salted fish?" "It's just the voice of a worker!
There is also the supreme treasure in "Journey to the West", who is willing to give up eternal life for love.
Isn't this spirit of "love first" the yearning in each of our hearts?
Stephen Chow's movies are like a haha mirror, magnifying the ups and downs of our lives.
Let us see our own shadow in laughter.
Isn't this kind of art that can resonate the most down-to-earth art?
Therefore, the artistic value of a film cannot be judged only by whether it has won international awards.
It's more about whether it touches the hearts of the audience.
Whether it is Ang Lee's literary film or Stephen Chow's comedy, as long as it can resonate with the audience, it is a successful artistic creation.
Stephen Chow's movies are like a bowl of heart-warming chicken soup, which makes people feel empowered by laughter.
And Ang Lee's movies are like a cup of bitter coffee, making people savor life in thought.
After all, is there really a high and low level in film art?
I'm afraid this question is even more difficult to answer than "chicken and egg and chicken".
Ang Lee's films are like a well-prepared French meal, delicate and gorgeous that needs to be savored.
Stephen Chow's works are like a bowl of fragrant claypot rice, approachable but heartwarming.
Both styles have their own merits, and who's to say which is more advanced?
In fact, this "director's battle" seems to be a collision of two film concepts.
In fact, it reflects the audience's diverse needs for movies.
Some people like to savor the various states of life, while others prefer to release stress through laughter.
Isn't that the beauty of cinematic art?
It can meet the spiritual needs of different audiences, so that everyone can find their own spiritual food.
So the next time you see a movie that makes you laugh until your stomach hurts, don't rush to say it's not artistic.
Because you're probably looking at a hidden work of art!
The world of cinema is so colorful, why do you have to distinguish between the best and the best?
Let's embrace this diverse world of cinema with open arms!
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