"The "14th Five-Year Plan" for the Development of Chinese Films clearly states the goal of building a strong film nation by 2035, and that high-quality masterpieces that demonstrate the Chinese spirit, Chinese values, Chinese power, and Chinese aesthetics must continue to emerge. As a unique film genre in my country, kung fu movies focus on highlighting Chinese culture and exploring the national spirit, showing unique oriental aesthetics and values, and are highly sought after by international audiences. Chinese Kung Fu has become a popular cultural symbol in the world due to the international spread of Kung Fu movies. The inheritance and dissemination of Chinese Kung Fu culture through the language of film plays an irreplaceable role in expanding the influence of Chinese culture, and has important practical significance for inspiring the national spirit.
At the same time, Chinese Kung Fu is also facing a series of problems. For example, the new generation of young people have vague concepts and one-sided understanding of Chinese Kung Fu, and cannot correctly understand the cultural connotation of Chinese Kung Fu. Chinese Kung Fu filmmakers are also facing a situation of lack of success and weak successors. How to recreate the glory of Kung Fu movies and promote Chinese martial arts in the new era? The "Kung Fu Movie Inheritance Project - AKL Kung Fu Legend" initiated by the China Film Foundation came into being.
On April 20, the press conference of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival "Kung Fu Movie Heritage Project - AKL Kung Fu Legend" was held in Beijing.
Zhang Pimin, Chairman of the China Film Foundation, photo provided by the organizer
Zhang Pimin, Chairman of the China Film Foundation, first delivered a speech, explaining the original intention of launching the AKL Kung Fu Legend project: "To achieve the goal of becoming a powerful country in film, our films require that our films become popular in the domestic market. In this booming situation, in order to gain more international voice, greater international influence and more generous international box office revenue, the practice of overseas promotion of domestic films over the past two decades has proven that Kung Fu movies have the best chance of achieving this. One of the channels for the above achievements. "
" In view of this, the China Film Foundation's Film and Urban Development Special Fund plans to launch a Chinese Kung Fu Movie Inheritance Plan based on research and inspections in multiple cities with the reputation of "Martial Arts Home". The akl kung fu legend project hopes to open up talent exchange channels in the two fields of martial arts and film and television, call for, initiate and launch kung fu film inheritance plans in the two fields of martial arts and film, cultivate kung fu film talents in the new era, and create a new era for Chinese kung fu films Brilliant.”
The co-sponsor of the “Akl Kung Fu Legend of Kung Fu Movie Inheritance Plan” project and Chairman of Zhuming Sports Entertainment, David Chi, introduced in detail the specific implementation methods of the project: “The project will target action stars, kung fu directors, and kung fu actors. The three major categories of film screenwriters have launched a public welfare training section to select talents with potential for the development of kung fu movies from all over the world, and hire kung fu, martial arts, action film and television stars, powerful action directors, screenwriters, and producers in the industry to provide training and guidance related to kung fu movies. The kung fu movie inheritance plan will also be based on the dissemination and promotion of local cultural characteristics and promote the development of local economy and culture. "
Jiang Tao issued a letter of appointment to Li Zhizhou. Photo provided by the organizer.
The press conference also announced the former captain of the Chinese National Wushu Team and Beijing Wushu. Team coach Li Zhizhou (the enlightenment mentor of Wu Jing), well-known Hong Kong screenwriter Zhang Tan, the 10th National Superintendent of the State Council Education Steering Committee, and former vice president of the China Academy of Arts Jia Leilei became the first batch of specially appointed instructors for the Kung Fu Movie Inheritance Project, sponsored by China Jiang Tao, Vice Chairman of the Film Foundation, issued the letter of appointment.
Kung Fu Movie Heritage Plan Global Audition Jury Photo provided by the organizer
In order to select potential kung fu movie inheritance seedlings from thousands of martial arts practitioners, the China Film Foundation Film and Urban Development Special Fund specially invited director Chen Yalian, action director Yan Hua (representative work: " The Wandering Earth "), action director Li Heng (representative work: " fuse "), " is imminent " director Zhang Xuannan, "Ghost Blade" director Lu Jun, " New Dragon Inn " "action director Gao Xiaorui, " Chen Qing Ling " action director Qiu Kui, as well as kung fu filmmakers Du Yuhang and Liu Jian, as well as Olympic champion Lin Yue, formed the "Kung Fu Movie Heritage Project Global Auditions Jury".
Director Chen Yalian said: "I am well aware of the responsibilities and responsibilities carried by Chinese Kung Fu movies, and I am also well aware of the importance of each work in inheriting and promoting Chinese Kung Fu culture. For me, joining this jury is both an honor and an honor. , is also a spur. Therefore, I will conscientiously perform my responsibilities with a professional spirit and rigorous attitude in the kung fu film industry, and contribute to the inheritance and development of Chinese kung fu films.”
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