Beijing's hutongs are becoming more and more beautiful, and the relationship between neighbors is becoming more and more harmonious. This is inseparable from the hard work of the "alley housekeepers". A film that truly reflects the work experience of Beijing's grassroots governance work, "The Alley Butler", was met with audiences across the country on October 29, vividly showing the life and culture of Hutong.
This film is jointly produced by Communication University of China and Xindu Weichuang (Beijing) Culture Media Co., Ltd., starring Gong Hanlin, and co-starring Zhang Ying, Fang Qingping, Gong Tiankuo, Zhang Zhaobei, Zhang Jingsheng, Zhai Xiaoxing, Sun Qian, etc., China Directed by Zheng Hao, the contracted director of Film Co., Ltd., co-directed by Ma Quan, associate professor of Communication University of China. As a film that focuses on the work mechanism of “street and township whistle blowing and department reporting” in Beijing, and showing the work of grassroots party organizations and party members, "Small Lane Steward" cuts from the perspective of the common people, and selects the group of "alley steward" to present , Through the change of an alley, it reflects the development of the country and the changes of the times, reflecting the big era of small people, the big theme of small cuts, and the big influence of small production.
With the in-depth advancement of the grassroots governance of super-large cities, more and more "alley stewards" have emerged in the city. Like the alleys they are in, they are the smallest nerve center in Beijing. They may seem small, but they can bring real sense of gain and happiness to the residents. The protagonist Zhao Jianguo in the film is an excellent representative of this group. He not only cares about the protection of the hutongs, but also cares about the lives of the residents in the hutongs. He helps everyone solve problems such as car parking, renovation of public toilets, and cleanup of courtyards. He also actively guides residents’ autonomy and negotiation. Governance, so that everyone participates in community management. The role played by Gong Hanlin is simple and friendly, which is a microcosm of the 23,000 “alley housekeepers”.
Zhong Chengxiang, chairman of the China Literature and Art Critics Association, said that after watching "The Alley Steward", he was very educated. "This movie keeps pace with the times. It tells stories that happened within one hundred days before the grand festival of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The film closely follows the times, has a clear theme, is centered on the people, and promotes our advocacy. Ideals, beliefs, and original intentions.” He also proposed that the rotten meat noodle restaurant in the alley at the end of the movie is closed, but will be reopened in another better place. This plot reflects the dialectical thinking of traditional culture. With the advancing of the times, it is constantly moving towards modernization, but the alleys cannot lose their traditions."
"This is how the change of Beijing’s face is made by the grassroots. This film truly reflects that we have implemented national governance at the grassroots level, and through Many such dedication'Uncle Zhao' have come to this. Therefore, not only Beijing must call for more'Uncle Zhao', but the whole country must call for more'Uncle Zhao'!" Director of China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Film Art Center, China Film Critics Association Chang Rao Shuguang sighed.
The movie "Steward of the Alley" adheres to the principle of being honest and touching, showing humor but not exaggeration, touching but not sensational Beijing people, Beijing affairs, Beijing flavor, and authentic Beijing rhyme culture.
