The Italian film Life is Beautiful and Zhang Yimou's To Live were both expressionist in their editing techniques. In " Beautiful Life," the director cleverly combined the misfortune of the Arabs with Italy's tolerance through editing to show the suffering of the Arabs during World War II and the sympathy and support of the Italian government. Through the editing technique, the audience could see the suffering and abuse of the Arabs in the concentration camps, and at the same time, they could also see the help and assistance of the Italian government officials and the people, forming a strong contrast and appeal. In Zhang Yimou's To Live, the director also used expressionist editing techniques. Through the editing, the audience could see the experiences and encounters of the protagonist Fu Gui in different historical periods. When he was young, Fugui was a wealthy businessman, but he lost everything because of greed and narrow-mindedness. In his old age, he lost his son, grandson, and daughter-in-law, leaving only a daughter, but he still lived tenaciously. Through the editing, the audience could see the huge ups and downs and tribulations in Fugui's life, as well as the tenacity and indomitable spirit in his heart. The editing techniques of the Italian film Life is Beautiful and Zhang Yimou's To Live were both expressionistic. Through editing, they cleverly combined different historical periods and characters 'experiences to show the survival and spirit of human beings in extreme environments.
" Rule 20 " was a film directed by Zhang Yimou. The film showcased Director Zhang Yimou's high artistic standards and narrative skills, and brought a new breakthrough in the subject matter and perspective. In the plot, the movie told a story about law, justice, and humanity. Through a complicated case, it explored the conflict and tension between the legal provisions and the ways of the world. The performance of the actors was also one of the highlights of the movie. They used their superb acting skills to perfectly present the character's personality and emotional state. In addition," article 20 " also boldly used three heartbreaking scenes, emphasizing the importance of the law to maintain " fairness and justice " by showing the weakness of the weak. The movie was also a success at the box office, breaking through the 1.5 billion box office. In general, Zhang Yimou's " 20 " was a thought-provoking film that demonstrated the director's talent and pursuit of realism.
Zhang Yimou was a famous film director in China. His films covered many types and topics. His first film was Red Sorghums, based on Mo Yan's novel Red Sorghums. The film won the Golden Bear Award at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival and made Zhang Yimou famous. He also directed many classic films, such as Raise the Red Lantern and Alive. In addition, he also directed a spy movie, Over the Cliff, in 2021. Zhang Yimou's films were famous for their high sense of formality and deep excavation of Chinese traditional culture. He was one of the most influential film directors in China and also the organizer of the Olympic Games.
Zhang Yimou's film, Alive, was adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name. It told the life experiences of a Chinese farmer and the hardships and struggles he experienced during the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation in the mainland of China. The protagonist, Fugui, was an ordinary farmer who lost his family during the war in the mainland of China and became an orphan. He relied on his own efforts to gradually gain a foothold in society, but life was still full of difficulties and challenges. During the war, Fugui experienced many unfortunate things, but he still faced life firmly and tried to change his situation. At the end of the movie, Fugui eventually became an entrepreneur, but he also faced many moral and ethical problems. Alive was a film that deeply depicted the life and destiny of Chinese farmers. Through the story of Fu Gui, it showed the hardships and struggles that the Chinese people experienced in the course of history, and also expressed the cherish of life and hope for the future.
Zhang Yimou's latest film was 'Firm as a Monolith.' This was a police and bandit blockbuster, centered around the police Su Jianming investigating a criminal case with undercurrents. The film was released on National Day this year. Director Zhang Yimou and the film's main actors, Lei Jiayin, Zhang Guoli, Yu Hewei, Sun Yizhou, and Li Naiwen, appeared at the press conference. This movie was Zhang Yimou's first attempt at a modern, cold, and urban style. In addition, Zhang Yimou also had two new films in the works," The River Is Red " and " The 20th Decree," which were a mystery film in ancient times and a film related to " justifiable self-defense ".
Zhang Yimou's new films included One Second and Firm as a Rock. " One Second " was a feature film starred by Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun, and Fan Wei. It was released in mainland China on November 27,2020. The film was adapted from Yan Geling's novel," How to Know a Criminal." It told the story of a father who lost his daughter and a girl who lost her fatherly love. Firm as a Rock was a police film. The exact plot and cast had not been announced yet, but the trailer showed that the film would be released in 2020. These two films marked Zhang Yimou's return in 2020, bringing anticipation and excitement to the audience.
Zhang Yimou's new films were " 20 " and " Self-defense." Among them," The 20th Law " was scheduled to be released on the first day of the Chinese New Year. It was a realistic comedy film that talked about the justice behind the " justifiable self-defense " law. The film was starred by Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, and Zhao Liying. As for " Just Cause," there was only information about the title and the lead actors, Xu Zheng and Ma Li. There was no specific release date or plot introduction. Therefore, more details about " Just Cause Self-Defense " were still unclear.
Zhang Yimou's 2011 new film was " The 20th." The movie was scheduled to be released on the first day of the Chinese New Year, and a trailer and poster had already been released. The movie was launched from the perspective of Han Ming, a temporary prosecutor, depicting the lives of ordinary people in difficult situations. The film had a strong cast, including Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying, Gao Ye, and many other capable actors. " 20 " was a work full of realism. By describing the axiom and human feelings behind the law of " justifiable defense " in the 20th article of the criminal law, the audience could deeply think about the meaning and extension of this legal clause. The movie would be released during the Spring Festival in 2024.
To Live was a classic Chinese film directed by Zhang Yimou. It depicted the life and fate of a peasant family during a difficult period of Chinese history. The film won many awards and honors, including the Golden Rooster Award for Chinese Film and the Hundred Flowers Award for Popular Film. As a result, some people thought that To Live was Zhang Yimou's best movie. This might be because Zhang Yimou's style and techniques were very unique and could deeply reflect China's history and culture. The role he played in the movie and the storyline were also very popular with the audience, making the movie have a high artistic value and touching degree. Zhang Yimou's performance in 'To Live' was also outstanding. He successfully conveyed the theme and emotions of the film to the audience, making the film more vivid and touching. In addition, Zhang Yimou's music and costume design in this movie were also very exciting, adding a lot of artistic elements and beauty to the film. To sum up, Zhang Yimou's performance and achievements in To Live were so outstanding that many people thought it was his best film.
Zhang Yimou's new films, Sniper and Over the Cliff, had already released their first trailer. " Sniper " was a movie set in the context of the War to Resist the United States and Assist Korea. It told the story of a sniper from the Chinese volunteer army who carried out a tenacious rescue when there was a huge gap in armaments between the enemy and himself. " Over the Cliff " was a spy film set in the chaotic times of the last century. It told the story of a team's mission to obtain evidence of Japan's anti-human experiments. Both movies had a strong cast and an exciting plot, which aroused the audience's anticipation. The specific release time and more details needed to be further announced by the officials.
Zhang Yimou's film, Return, was a film with deep emotions and exquisite performance. The film told the story of a Chinese woman who divorced her husband while studying in the Soviet Union and returned to her hometown many years later. Through the protagonist's emotional journey, the film showed many important periods in modern Chinese history and the tenacious quality and spirit of the Chinese people in adversity. The film had excellent visual effects and music, bringing an emotional feast to the audience. The plot of the film was fascinating, and the ups and downs of the plot portrayed the changes in the protagonist's inner feelings, which made people deeply moved. " The Return " was an excellent film that deeply expressed the tenacious quality and spirit of the Chinese people. It also performed well in visual effects and music, bringing an emotional feast to the audience.