"Flowers", produced and directed by Wong Kar-Wai and starring Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan and Xin Zhilei, is undoubtedly a hot topic among Shanghai residents these days. From the "archaeological" craze for various Shanghai landmarks in the play to the authentic feel of the Shanghainese lines, it has occupied the dining tables and circle of friends of Shanghai audiences.
As the premiere TV channel, cctv-8 TV drama channel will premiere the Mandarin version on the evening of December 27, and will also premiere the Shanghai version on the national channel at 14:25 in the afternoon on the 28th. How do audiences outside Shanghai view this story rooted in Shanghai? The first wave of word-of-mouth shows that Shanghai’s taste and unique “accent” have been mastered.
"Shanghai people pay attention to style, gimmicks and signs when doing business."
At the beginning of "Flowers", the uncle played by You Benchang teaches Ah Bao, played by Hu Ge, in a few words with charming and memorable lines. Uncle’s summary of Shanghai’s business scene.
With the broadcast of the series over the past few days, the show's Internet popularity and popularity have remained high. Behind the popularity, whether it is the production that breaks the rules of TV drama creation or the plot content, the launch of "Flowers" confirms the attraction and appeal of this drama's unique Shanghai flavor and Shanghai style to the audience from different angles, just like The lines are told with style, "gimmicks" and hints. "Flowers" captured the "unique" style and flavor as soon as it started airing.
In addition to the huge halo of the original novel with its visual style and the director's unique light and shadow magic
, another notable label of the TV series "Flowers" is that it is the first TV series of director Wong Kar-wai. This is the first time he directed a TV series. The director's unique light and shadow magic - meticulous and sophisticated narrative techniques, unpredictable frame shots and light and shadow styles, and a narrative temperament that combines humor and literary atmosphere - were praised by netizens as "providing the aesthetic of the TV series." New Experience".
In the early 1990s, the great times suddenly emerged. Shanghai, as the forefront of economic development, showed a vigorous and upward energy in all walks of life. As soon as Abao appeared in the play, a strong impact of light and shadow hit his face. Mirrors, glass and even the mirrors made by small ponds on the street are used by the director as atmospheric canvases and expressive spaces. They are virtual and real, layered, real and illusory. The romantic approach outlines the confusion and depth of people, which is also in line with him. A sense of the times in Shanghai. "It's very Wong Kar-Wai!" comments from the audience abound.
The frame extraction technique is a frequent visitor in the drama. As the plot unfolds, the ups and downs of everyone's mood in the stock market, the tense moment when Abao is chatting and chatting with his friends, and the magnificent scenes of drinking and drinking, all present a stronger sense of alienation and emotion through the use of frame extraction techniques. Image impact. More than that, the non-linear narrative and the fast-paced spread of the character relationship network jointly create a unique viewing experience.
Everyone’s feedback from watching the drama also reflects the appeal of these Wong Kar-wai image symbols to the audience. The discussion content on social platforms continued to flood the screen, and the video website was flooded with bullets. Some viewers commented jokingly, "The director still understands. This accent is quite good. Gorgeous colors may not be omnipotent, but such a warm atmosphere and exquisiteness The image is the tone of "Flowers".
The style of "Flowers" is warm and unrestrained, and it also focuses on innovative expression. The combination of Wong Kar-Wai's image style is like a lens with filters superimposed on it, revealing an integrated and multi-faceted visual style. This visual style of watching dramas tells not only the scenes and characters, but also the turbulence of the times.
is based on a national platform. The cctv-8 TV drama channel is undoubtedly the leader in China's professional TV drama channels. The channel has always had strict standards for the pursuit and selection of high-quality content. Wong Kar-Wai's first TV series "Flower" was released on the CCTV-8 TV series channel. It can be said that a work of high quality and different aesthetic experiences is a two-way connection with a national professional platform.
The plot is a "gimmick", and business war, emotion, and elements of the times come together.
In the creation of TV series, content is always king and quality wins. "Flowers" not only showcases Wong Kar-wai's image style, but also meets the audience's expectations with its excellent storyline, plot clues, detailed research and other performances.
"Flowers" focuses on Shanghai in the wave of great changes of the times, with cross-narratives around A Bao, showing the ups and downs of Shanghai's trendy children in the early 1990s. Under the backdrop of the turbulent times, the plot is quite "gimmicky", that is, the highlights and highlights of multiple elements are used to create a strong plot and strong rhythm of dramatic tension.
In the advancement of the story of the drama version of "Flowers", the business war of the last century under the wave of reform and opening up is the highlight. In the plot that has been aired, Abao and others focus on obtaining the Sanyang brand's inventory and putting it on the market. In the process of competing for the signature, the history of Abao's fortune, the business methods of the proprietress of Zhizhenyuan, and the obstruction and actions of competitors and the Qilin Society were all explained, and the multi-party business war situation began to emerge. In the tense atmosphere of the business war, the audience quickly discerned the current situation and the world view of the plot faced by the protagonist, and enjoyed the pleasure of watching the drama brought by high-quality content.
Although the current plot does not involve deeper emotional entanglements between the characters, the relationship between A Bao and his uncle, teacher and friend, and the undercurrent between A Bao and the three women have whetted the audience's appetite.
In the first few episodes of
, the measured and pulled dialogue between Lingzi and A Bao made people call this close confidant relationship a precise expression; because of the disrespectful words of others, A Bao got angry for Miss Wang, this pure and unconditional love The friendship is enviable; coupled with the increasingly intense rivalry drama between Po and Li, they inject vitality into the plot in an emotional dimension.
The rich details enhance the vividness and drama of "Flowers" and also lay the foundation for creating the atmosphere of the times. "Flowers" is not limited to the struggle history of small characters. Behind the group portrait narrative, the contemporary nature has always been the creative theme of the play. Through the fate and experiences of the characters, the audience can gain insight into the relationship between the times and people, and see how the wave of history pushes everyone forward in concrete ways, evolving and fluctuating.
Just as A Bao made his first pot of gold by catching the opening spring breeze of the stock market, and his career advancement was by seizing the excellent opportunity of the launch of subscription certificates, the current era once again presented the window opportunity of foreign trade to him and even everyone. They will How to make choices and how to cooperate with the times are the audience's expectations for plot development. This is also the gimmick of "Flowers" to capture the audience's attention with its fast and accurate rhythm.
We are seeing signs of the future, and the prosperity of "Flowers" has yet to be unlocked
Under the New Year's Eve broadcast schedule window, Yangba's choice of "Flowers" not only demonstrates its recognition of the artistic quality of the series, but also demonstrates its consistent high requirements and high quality The Yangba prime-time works have new masterpieces. For a total of 30 episodes, the first few episodes have just opened a door to the story, and the subsequent direction still needs to be carefully appreciated from many signs. The prosperity of "Flowers" has yet to be further unlocked.
In the discussion of the audience, Shanghai dialect lines became a hot topic. Many viewers praised the dialect lines. In their opinion, dialects can also participate in the shaping of characters, making the performance more vivid and closer to life.
Many viewers followed the Shanghainese dialect in the play to immerse themselves in Shanghai and the times, and fully experienced the real life in Shanghai more than 30 years ago. For viewers who are not familiar with Shanghai dialect, listening to Shanghainese lines, watching period stories, and experiencing Shanghai-style culture, the charm of this drama is worth savoring slowly.
Author: Wang Yan
Text: Wang Yan Pictures: Stills Editor: Xu Yang Editor: Xing Xiaofang
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