from old movies to cinema blockbusters
2024-09-19
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original title: from old movies to cinema blockbusters
inner mongolia daily reporter yu xinli
old movies carry the memory of the times, and theater blockbusters lead the fashion of the times.
in the vast northern border of the motherland, inner mongolian films have accompanied the 75 years of new china through wind and rain, shining with a unique and brilliant light. this is a journey of light and shadow from the faltering start of old films to the era of cinema blockbusters.
looking back, those black-and-white movies are like time capsules, sealing precious memories of the times. in 1950, "the victory of the inner mongolian people" was released in beijing as the foundation of the new china's ethnic minority films. since then, ethnic minority-themed films have developed from scratch. the "horse-catching" scene in the film exaggerates the majestic momentum of horses galloping on the vast grasslands, which has a strong visual appeal and has become a classic in the history of chinese film.
in 1958, the inner mongolia film studio came into being. the first ethnic film completed by the studio after its establishment was the black-and-white feature film "morning song of the grassland", which tells the story of the people of inner mongolia building their hometown. the film has a bright and exciting style and a strong flavor of grassland life. after its release, it was sought after by the audience.
in the 1980s, the development of inner mongolian ethnic films reached its peak. not only did they cover a wide range of subjects, but they also began to emerge at home and abroad. inner mongolia film studio completed the first ethnic-themed color feature film "alimama" in 1981; at the end of the last century, it successively completed more than 70 feature films such as "mother lake", "the autobiography of a female coach", "sengjidema" and "knights". among them, "knights" won three awards and five nominations at the 10th china film golden rooster awards, marking that the creative level of inner mongolian ethnic films has entered the national advanced ranks.
inner mongolian films have created many high-quality films on ethnic minority themes in their continuous exploration, including "the heroes of the return of the east", "the tragic brook", "grassland in the sky", etc., enriching the big screen of chinese films with unique national characteristics and stylish visual language.
as the wheel of time rolls forward, inner mongolian films have burst into dazzling light in the midst of change. from the grand war scenes to the exquisite costumes and props, from the in-depth portrayal of historical figures to the comprehensive display of the social culture at that time, every link of the movie "genghis khan" reflects the creators' pursuit of excellence. the success of this movie marks the opening of a new chapter of light and shadow in the midst of change for inner mongolian films.
entering the 21st century, inner mongolian films have shone brightly in the chinese and even world film circles with their unique style. from 2002 to 2015, films shot in inner mongolia, such as "eji", "thangka", "arbat", "grassland mother", "heartbeat medog", and "siqin hangru", won dozens of domestic awards such as the huabiao award and the golden rooster and hundred flowers award. among them, some films have also won international awards. in 2005, "horse in the monsoon" won the asian film award at the 25th hawaii international film festival; in 2011, "eji" won the best film and best screenwriter awards at the iran farge international film festival; in 2015, "nozhijima" won the best film and best actress awards at the 33rd iran international film festival in tehran...
from black and white to color, from simple plots to complex narrative structures, inner mongolian films have achieved a gorgeous transformation in light and shadow. in 2015, the release of the film "wolf totem" became a landmark work for inner mongolian films to move from tradition to modernity. it led the fashion of the times and allowed audiences around the world to appreciate the unique charm of inner mongolian films.
in the past 75 years, inner mongolian films have made remarkable achievements, from the continuous progress of film production technology to the increasing richness of film themes, from the cultivation of local film talents to international cooperation and exchanges. in terms of film production technology, from the initial simple shooting to the current application of advanced technologies such as high-definition, 3d, and imax, inner mongolian films have undergone a process from quantitative change to qualitative change. at the same time, film themes are no longer limited to traditional grassland life and national culture, but have expanded to history, war, love, science fiction and other fields to meet the viewing needs of different audiences. in terms of talent training, inner mongolia has established a series of professional film colleges and training institutions, cultivated a large number of outstanding film talents, and demonstrated outstanding talents in various fields such as screenwriting, directing, acting, and photography. in addition, inner mongolian films have also actively carried out international cooperation and exchanges, and cooperated with film production companies and filmmakers from all over the world to push inner mongolian films to the international stage.
inner mongolia films use the lens as a pen and light and shadow as a medium to depict the customs and national spirit of the northern border of the motherland, and convey inner mongolian stories and culture to all parts of the world, allowing more people to understand and fall in love with inner mongolia.
"the end of the sea is the grassland" has attracted countless audiences to the cinema with its stunning visual effects and profound emotional connotations. it not only shows the magnificent scenery of the inner mongolia grassland, but also integrates the family affection, friendship and love between people, allowing the audience to feel the warmth of humanity while enjoying the movie.
inner mongolia film has always maintained its persistent pursuit of art and sense of responsibility, and has entered the era of theater blockbusters through responsibility and transformation.
in 2023, inner mongolian films once again ushered in a highlight moment. "police officer baoyin" and "watching the acacia tree" won the 18th and 19th china film huabiao awards for outstanding minority films. films co-produced by the inner mongolia film group, such as "the captain", "chinese doctor", "changjin lake", "huang danian" and "my fathers and i", won the outstanding feature film award.
history has witnessed the transformation of inner mongolian films from black and white to color, from simple to complex, and from local to international. this is not only an achievement in the field of film, but also a vivid practice of inner mongolia's efforts to move forward on the road of chinese-style modernization.
source: inner mongolia daily
