In order to commemorate the leader of Tibetan films, Wanma Tseden, on the first anniversary of his death, the Shanghai Film Association, Shanghai Film Critics Society, Shanghai Film and Television Literature Library, CITIC Publishing Group, and Shanghai Weiyinghui Cinema Co., Ltd. A series of memorial and commemorative activities organized by Director Wanma Tsedan were held on May 18 at the Shanghai Film and Television Archives Library and other places. At the same time, "Only Half the Story - A Retrospective of Director Wanma Tseden's Works" co-sponsored by Beijing Broadway Film Center, Shanghai Movie Movie Cinema, and Shenzhen Broadway Film Center will be held in Shanghai from May 16 to June 3 On the same day, 8 feature films and 3 short films directed by Wanma Tseden will be screened at Shanghai Movie Movie Cinema and Shanghai Baimeihui Cinema (Jing'an Kerry Center Store).
Wanma Caidan
Wanma Caidan began publishing literary works in 1991. After entering the film field, he wrote and directed his first short film "The Quiet Mani Stone" in 2002. The film won the 4th place at the University Student Film Festival. He won the Excellence Award in the Drama Category of the Professional Group of the Short Film Competition and launched his career as a film director. Since then, he has directed many films, such as "Old Dog", " Colorful Arrows " and "TALO", among which "TALO" was nominated for the Best Director Award at the 52nd Taiwan Film Golden Horse Awards. His works have won numerous awards at domestic and foreign film festivals, not only promoting the development of Tibetan films, but also making important contributions to the dissemination of Tibetan culture and international exchanges. Wanma Tseden's films profoundly reflect the life and spiritual world of the Tibetan people, and provide the audience with a window to understand and experience Tibetan culture.
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Relatives and friends talk about Wanma Caidan: Making movies is not a job for him
On May 18, director Wanma Caidan’s posthumous film " Snow Leopard" had a free special screening at the Red Star Movie World in Bailian, Quyang It is also a post-screening exchange event for the main creative staff. Executive director Kumi Seiretsu, actor Kim Ba, independent filmmaker Dege Cairang and professor of the Film and Television Department of the Central Academy of Drama Xu Feng interacted with the audience. At the same time, the newly published posthumous novel "The Fragrance of Pinewood" by Wanma Tseden and the compiled work "Collection of Wishful Stories" were also released simultaneously in theaters.
Wanma Tseden's novel "The Fragrance of Pine", the posthumous novel of Wanma Tseden
Director Wanma Tseden's son and executive director Kumi Seiretsu said emotionally during the post-screening exchange: "My father is a person who has been working together for decades. He lives every day. They are all very kind and approachable. Filmmaking is not a job for him, but a trip or relaxation. He walks very slowly, his footsteps are very quiet, and he is very warm." Kumi Chengrye also shared his father's experience in film creation. The audience was deeply moved by his persistence and dedication to details.
Actor Jinba, who has worked with Wanma Tseden for a long time, said: "I learned loneliness from him. He is my Bole. His lines in his works are concise and full of conflicts, which is rare for actors." Jinba Ba's nostalgia for Wanma Tseden was beyond words and he called him "a true film master".
Dege Cairang, who grew up from Wanma Tseden's sound recordist to director, described Wanma Tseden as a "fighter". He also recalled every detail of their film creation: "He has a way to face any difficulty, no matter what. Will compromise. He used a realistic style in his early "Hometown Trilogy", and made breakthrough explorations in audio-visual language in his later works. "
The poster of "Quiet Mani Stone" was released on the same day in Shanghai Film and Television. The Documentation Library held the "Image Live - Screening of Short Films directed by Wanma Caidan" and played three works: "The Last Hail Controller", "Grassland" and "Quiet Mani Stone". Fans will have the opportunity to see director Wanma Tseden's debut film as a freshman in college, his graduation work from the Beijing Film Academy, and his early creations such as this documentary short filmed by Wanma Tseden in the Discovery "Emerging Directors Program" in 2004. , is of great significance for discovering the creative context of Wanma Tseden's works and perceiving his exploration process and artistic growth trajectory on the road of film creation. The audience can not only appreciate his unique film language, but also deeply understand his love for Tibetan culture and thinking about the changes in modern society.These works are not only a review of his personal creative process, but also a tribute to his status as a representative figure of the new wave of Tibetan films. After the screening, the audience spontaneously burst into endless applause to pay tribute to director Wanma Tseden.
Wanma Caidan in the eyes of scholars: the real "film author"
Also held at the Shanghai Film and Television Archives Library was the "Marine Film Forum: The True Meaning in Fantasy - Director Wanma Caidan's Memorial and Creation Academic Seminar" ". Shanghai filmmakers who have a deep connection with Director Wanma Caidan also looked back fondly on Director Wanma Caidan's artistic achievements and personal charm.
Zhu Feng, president of the Shanghai Film Critics Society, said at the seminar: "Director Wanma Caidan's works combine the modernity of storytelling with a poetic approach to convey the existence of a diverse China to the world. His films are truly authentic 'Author's Film', he is an outstanding representative of the Tibetan New Wave." Zhu Feng believes that director Wanma Tseden's works reflect his deep feelings for his hometown and his persistent pursuit of art.
"Snow Leopard" poster
Xu Feng, a professor of the Film and Television Department of the Central Academy of Drama, said: "Wanma Tseden's films combine tradition and modernity very well, and contain a high degree of metaphor in dramatic conflicts, which forms the charm of his films. "Xu Feng also specifically mentioned that the story of "Snow Leopard" came from a piece of news, and guided the audience into Tibetan culture through the film. This was also the driving force behind Wanma Tseden's creation.
Li Xiaojun, secretary-general of the Shanghai Film Association, said: "Wanma Tseden's works are unique among topical films and commercial films, and his perseverance is like Tarkovsky in Tibetan films. He is not in the trend, maybe for decades Looking back at his works later, his significance to Chinese films will be more prominent."
" Balloon " poster
Gong Jinping, a professor at the Art Education Center of Fudan University, believes that Wanma Caidan's works perfectly combine tradition and modernity. Well, there is a high degree of metaphorical flavor in the dramatic conflict, which forms the charm of his films. Gong Jinping specifically mentioned that the thinking about women in "Balloon" is very common to all human beings. The "Snow Leopard" in "Snow Leopard" is just like the "McGuffin" in Hitchcock's movie. He used cutting-edge storytelling in the film. The story mode also has a sense of topic exploration. It not only establishes its position on the Chinese film map with its unique subject matter, but also is unique in its ideological, modern and poetic presentation.
Liu Haibo, a professor at the Shanghai Film Academy of Shanghai University, recalled his interaction with Wanma Caidan. He said: "The first time I met Wanma Caidan was in 2016, when I asked him to be a judge. Later, we continued to communicate with each other, and even He sent novels. His strong self-solitude and introspection bring about a calm temperament in his films. "Liu Haibo believes that director Wanma Tseden's works convey the existence of diverse China to the world and broaden the expression space of Chinese films.
Chen Xiaoda, deputy director of Shanghai Vancouver Film Academy, remembers that Wanma Caidan often came to Shanghai University and Shanghai Vancouver Film Academy to conduct screening exchanges between teachers and students. From this, he could feel his humble personality and support for Shanghai's young directors. "His Tibetan-themed works are particularly popular in Shanghai. It may be difficult to understand at first glance, but when I contacted the Art Federation and many art viewing groups, I found that when urban white-collar workers see these movie stories that are like spiritual purification, , there will be a sense of spiritual shock and healing. "
"Among his peers and colleagues, he is the quietest one." Director Zheng Dasheng, chairman of the Shanghai Film Association, spoke highly of Wanma Caidan, "He is a true actor. I often lament that in such an era, we are lucky to have such movies with us."
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