Copywriting | Thirteen Editor | Soda Water There is one subject that is the most difficult to film in the domestic drama market, and that is revolutionary historical dramas. The subject matter is serious, and the plot must not only respect history, but also be flexible and v

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Editor | Soda

There is one subject that is the most difficult to film in the domestic drama market, and that is revolutionary historical dramas.

The subject matter is serious, and the plot must not only respect history, but also be flexible and vivid, which is a big challenge for the creators and actors.

But this "hard nut" was chewed off by CCTV.

"The Age of Awakening" has exploded in popularity, setting off a wave of drama-watching. It not only scored a high score of 9.3 on Douban, but also won numerous awards.

And " Crossing the Yalu River " reproduces the bravery of the soldiers and the heroic strategy of the great man of the generation, and has also received a lot of praise.

and " vs. " and "Ask the Cangmang" are also very popular and have good reputations. It can be seen that CCTV has a very precise vision on this subject and is unparalleled.

And now another revolutionary historical drama " Northwest Years " is launched.

aired its first 2 episodes and shot to the forefront of national ratings, with ratings directly breaking 2.

This drama has a strong epic feel and the actors portray the characters very well. I believe this drama can become another hit in the domestic drama market.

01 Reproduce history and describe the exciting years

"Northwestern Years" tells the story of Xi Zhongxun who joined the revolution from a progressive student and founded the Shaanxi-Gansu Red Army and base area together with Liu Zhidan ( Yu Hewei ).

He led the masses to build the base area, coordinated the command of the Yan'an Defense War, and made great contributions to the development and construction of the Northwest after the founding of New China.

There are two major highlights in this drama that caught my attention immediately.

First, show firm belief.

This drama does not use a grand opening to catch the audience's attention. Instead, it uses the experiences of the two characters to slowly unfold the plot and use their words and deeds to show the power of faith.

In the play, Xi Zhongxun (played by Wu Lei ), who was a boy in the play, heard his father's persuasion and asked without hesitation: How do you know that I am not that tall person?

He devoted himself to the revolution and actively participated in the student movement at school, so he was arrested. In the face of coercion and even threats from family members, he did not reveal a single word, and his persistence was recognized by the organization.

And Liu Zhidan remained calm despite the hard and soft tactics of his old comrades. He seemed to be a life-and-death role, but in his heart he only had the only answer.

He led the soldiers to escape from the train and formed an uprising team.

The two people in the play used their unhesitating choices time and time again to fulfill their commitment to the organization and their beliefs, and also demonstrated the strong spiritual power that is passed down from generation to generation.

The second is to reproduce the historical picture.

The most important thing in a revolutionary historical drama is to respect history, and this drama not only reproduces historical scenes, but also makes history come alive.

In the play, the old shopkeeper's payment for goods was robbed by the warlord. He could not pay the workers' wages, so he had to borrow money to repay the money. He hanged himself in desperation. The so-called officers and soldiers burned, killed, and looted, and the people were in panic and the people were in dire straits.

In the general context, the perspective of the little people is the most realistic living situation of the people in that dark society.

In addition to the display of the social environment, the war scenes in the play stimulate the audience's senses.

The soldiers charged into the battle without hesitation. Those who had guns fired, and when the bullets were gone, they fought with bayonets and hand-to-hand combat. They fought to the death with the enemy in the muddy water.

Such scenes not only stimulate the senses, but also impact people's spiritual world, allowing the audience to see their arduous struggle and hard-won victory.

In the play, both the depiction of scenes and the portrayal of characters vividly display the passion unique to that era.

02Strong actors amaze everyone.

In this drama, the most important thing is the talented actors, each one of them makes the audience shine.

ranks first, Yu Hewei.

Yu Hewei's acting skills are obvious to the audience. No matter what the subject matter, his performance cannot be limited, but he is most outstanding in film and television dramas with theme themes, such as "The Awakening Age" and " Above the Cliff ".

In the new drama, Yu Hewei plays Liu Zhidan.

Faced with the enemy's threat, he looked calm, had a tall posture, and made assumptions that made people unable to do anything against him.

This neither humble nor arrogant attitude is performed just right by Yu Hewei, who portrays the character very accurately.

ranks second, becomes Taishen .

Veteran actor Cheng Taishen must be familiar to the audience. He is also a "golden supporting role" in domestic dramas. He has shown superb acting skills in "The World" and " Walking to the Wind ".

In the new drama, Cheng Taishen plays the male protagonist’s father. He is simple, down-to-earth, and works hard to support the whole family. Cheng Taishen adheres to the image characteristics of a peasant laborer in his lines and body movements.

In the play, he wanted to see his son but was blocked again. He begged the soldiers at the door anxiously and panicked, and his uncontrollable tears were all due to his worry for his son.

Cheng Taishen's performance in this drama is as stable as ever.

is third, Li Jian .

The policeman Li Xiang played by Li Jian in "Hurry" left a deep impression on the audience, and his appearance is more suitable for a decent role.

's roles in "The Boy Who Can't See Shadow" and " Stalker " left a deep impression on the audience.

In the new drama, Li Jian plays Xie Zichang, who is decisive and courageous.

In the play, he and his comrades ended a fight covered in mud, but when they saw the flags erected on the city wall, their eyes were bright and firm, as if they saw the light of hope.

Li Jian’s subsequent performance is also worth looking forward to.

ranked fourth, Wu Lei.

Wu Lei's acting skills are definitely among the best among actors of his age. From "Nirvana in Fire" to "Brilliant Star", his acting skills have become more and more mature.

In the new drama, Wu Lei not only has to play with a group of veteran actors, but also plays the boyhood of Xi Zhongxun, the protagonist of the drama.

In the play, he stood on the stage and shouted "Mr. Shouchang will never die", with passionate emotions and an angry expression.

Wu Lei performed the passion and vitality of young people, and his performance in this drama is also remarkable.

In addition, there are powerful actors such as Zhang Songwen, Liu Lin, and Ding Yongdai in the drama. Their wonderful performances undoubtedly add to the drama.

03Conclusion

Revolutionary historical dramas are most likely to fall into two misunderstandings.

One is that the plot is too rigid, the plot is like a film and television textbook, and it lacks the appreciation of the TV series itself. The other is that the arrangement of the plot is not reasonable enough, and the presentation of events and characters in the play is somewhat biased.

This drama completely avoids these problems and uses realistic techniques to describe a magnificent history. The sense of age, the display of life-like scenes and the depiction of war scenes also make the plot more unforgettable.

These designs are to convey the spirit of the play and allow people today to understand and feel that period of history.

The audience can be immersed in the plot, and the show is successful.