On May 18, French time, this year’s Cannes Film Festival welcomed the world premiere of two Chinese-language films. Chinese directors Jia Zhangke and Guan Hu presented their new films at Cannes. Jia Zhangke's latest masterpiece "The Romantic Generation" was shortlisted for this year's main competition section, while "Dogs" directed by Guan Hu appeared in the Un Certain Regard section. The two films premiered one after another. The two sixth-generation directors once again showed the world the charm of Chinese films with their unique artistic perspectives and narrative styles.
"A Generation of Romance" spans 22 years of social changes, and Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao compete again in the main competition
Jia Zhangke, who has won multiple international awards, is one of the leading figures among China's "sixth generation" directors. As the winner of the "Golden Horse Award" for lifetime achievement in the Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes International Film Festival, this is his sixth time. Shortlisted for the main competition in Cannes for the first time. And this time, the audience also expects that Jia Zhangke, who is as good as ever in choosing heroines, can send his favorite actress Zhao Tao to the throne of "Queen of Best Actresses" in Cannes. After the screening, the audience applauded enthusiastically, the lead actor Zhao Tao burst into tears, and the director Jia Zhangke hugged Zhao Tao.
Jia Zhangke's new work "The Romantic Generation" was shortlisted for this year's Cannes main competition
"The Romantic Generation" tells the story of the great changes in Chinese society in the early 21st century. Through the love story between the protagonists Qiaoqiao and Brother Bin, it shows the characters' perseverance in the tide of the times. and struggle, and also truly records the changes in Chinese society from Jia Zhangke's perspective. In this film, Zhao Tao plays a woman who travels across China to find a lover who fell in love with her briefly and then disappeared. This is another "Qiaoqiao" she played after "Destined to Love" and " Jianghu Children ", and These two works are also Jia Zhangke's works competing in Cannes.
Zhao Tao appeared on the Cannes red carpet
"The Romantic Generation" continues Jia Zhangke's consistent realism style, and also continues his consistent experimental exploration of media collage. The earliest shooting materials can be traced back to 2001. The image material spans time and space, and also runs through the entire film sequence of Jia Zhangke. Director Jia Zhangke once said that this film is the result of 22 years of cooperation between him and his team. In an interview with foreign media, he said that the project lasted for 22 years. "The shooting stopped and I didn't even know what this 'movie' would look like in the end. Everything just went with my feelings. It was like a sky in the sky." Clouds: Clouds are constantly flowing, and they can flow in any direction, into any shape or form.”
During the time when he was forced to stay at home due to the epidemic, Jia Zhangke had time to watch the previously shot footage and edit it, and then started filming again. Contemporary part. "So I can say that when social life came to a standstill, the film developed and prospered. We had no preconceived ideas when we started shooting, and the film just grew organically."
It is also because of the time-spanning Due to the use of materials, some viewers lamented after watching the movie that it was a "museum of the era's audio and video". The insight and deep affection that spanned 20 years, and the sense of reality and persuasion conveyed by the same actors, made Jia Zhangke's images and narratives new heights. Different equipment was used for filming, including 35mm, 16mm film, and the latest Alice camera. "The color contrast of the images shot on different devices is intricate," which Jia Zhangke found very fascinating.
"The Merry Generation" poster
Previously, "The Merry Generation" was selected as one of the ten must-see films recommended by "The Hollywood Reporter" at this year's Cannes Film Festival; the famous film media indiewire also listed the film as a must-see film at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Film. "The Hollywood Reporter" said, "Jia Zhangke's sixth Cannes main competition film observes China's transformation and changes in the 21st century through the story of a pair of lovers' love entanglement for more than 20 years. The film combines the realism of the drama with the Documentary Techniques."After the premiere of
, Jia Zhangke said in an interview with the media in Cannes that he also saw online discussions about "How come Zhao Tao plays "The Romantic Generation" again, she is a very good actor." Any director hopes to have An actor who can present his work well. Her acting talent and ability over the years have made the entire team want to work with her. In addition, it has been filmed like this since 2001, and she can't shirk it, because she acted in the first 2/3. Most people must first be responsible for the work, and secondly find someone with the ability to perform. Teacher Zhao is such an excellent person. "
At the same time, Jia Zhangke also revealed that the film has received the Dragon Award, "It will definitely be released in China. "
Guan Hu made his debut in "A Kind of Attention", and Peng Yuyan played the role of an aphasic person on the edge of
. On the same day, "Dog Formation" directed by Guan Hu appeared in the "Unkind Attention" unit. The story of humans and dogs redeeming each other aroused the empathy of the audience. The applause lasted for several minutes after the screening.
"Dog Formation" poster
"Dog Formation" tells the story of Erlang (played by Eddie Peng), who was just released from prison in a small town in northwest China more than ten years ago, returning to his hometown and facing prejudice. Faced with the defense, he didn't know how to start a new life. After joining the dog hunting team for a living, Erlang rescued the stray dog Ma Sheng. He also gained the courage to go on the road again through his relationship with Ma Sheng. In the movie
, Erlang. One person and one dog with Ma Sheng embrace each other's new life in mutual redemption. Outside the movie, Peng Yuyan adopted the starring dog, extending this companionship into reality, which warms people's hearts. This time, he also brought his pet dog with him. Appeared in Cannes.
The black dog actor Xiao Xin was later adopted by Peng Yuyan
Director Guan Hu's creations have always been both commercial and artistic. Previously, he was well-known to the public for his high-scoring film " Bullfighting", and his follow-up "Old Man". "Paoer" and " Eight Hundred " are also well recognized by the market and the audience. "Dog Formation", which was shortlisted for Cannes, is an exploration by Director Guan Hu that is more authorial, and it still continues the director's personal life experience. Pay attention. Through a multi-line narrative structure, the film shows the inner world of different characters and the stories behind them, and also maintains Guan Hu's consistent deep insight into social reality. With his unique perspective and strong visual style, the film has successfully succeeded. It brings the audience into a real world full of contradictions and conflicts. Director Guan Hu once said frankly, "This is the most enjoyable shooting ever."
Director Guan Hu
played the role of Erlang, a marginalized person who is aphasic in the film. , this time his performance relies more on expressions with eyes and body movements, which also reduces the viewing threshold for audiences in different countries and regions to a certain extent. Peng Yuyan said that the relationship between humans and animals is universal, no matter what. Wherever the audience is, I believe that this most primitive feeling and emotion can resonate. Erlang has changed from Peng Yuyan's previous handsome appearance, with dark skin color, slightly hunched back, and indifferent and dull eyes. The state of being overwhelmed is heart-wrenching and distressing.
Starring Peng Yuyan
Regarding this breakthrough performance, Peng Yuyan said frankly, "This is the story of a frustrated man rediscovering himself in a broken city. If I had read this script ten years ago, I might not have felt so much, but when I encountered it when I was almost forty years old, it would have been particularly easy for me to project and resonate with it. Meeting this script and director Guan Hu at this time made me feel that I had to do this and there was no reason to refuse. The script is very good and I felt it very much when I watched it. I also hope to get a different experience and an opportunity to explore myself. "
Director Jia Zhangke also participated in "Dogs"
An interesting linkage is that director Jia Zhangke is also one of the actors in "Dogs". When talking about his experience in starring, he said, "I really like the atmosphere presented in the script. and vivid characters." After the crew saw the beginning of director Guan Hu's test film, they bluntly said, "It's very shocking. I believe it will be a masterpiece." On the same day as the world premiere, the final trailer and release date of "Dog Formation" were released. Poster, official announcement will be released nationwide on June 15th
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