/ Organized by Fan Daming /
Time: June 21, 2014 (Saturday), 11:25-11 :
50am
The scene after the viewing of Spielberg's "War Horse" at Henglu Art Cinema)
Participants: (Preface) Fan Daming, Jin Aiwu, Ma Yile, Zhou Cailing, Wang Xiling, Zhang Xiaoping (Viewers: Li Bingdong, Wang Fuxian, Zhou Lianzhi , Fan Dayin, Jiang Yuanpei, Zhang Yusu, Weng Xiliang, Wang Yuefang, Hao Yuqin, Du Xinlu, Fang Chunshui, Hu Yumei, Song Dexing, Ruan Shuangxi, Tian Ying, Jiang Tianming, Lou Sheng, Zhu Ying, Sun Fengfeng, Chen Xiaofang, Chi Yunfei, etc.)
Moderator: Fan Daming
Records : Wang Xiling
forgot to bring his camera today. Unfortunately, there is no image of it recorded in this discussion
. During the World Cup, I didn't get enough sleep at night, people were too tired, I really fell asleep while watching it, and I didn't remember much of the middle and back parts at all. But the disc went all the way to the end without problems. Unexpectedly, when the story of the two German brothers and soldiers was broadcast today, it got stuck. I tried twice, but I couldn't get through, and finally I had to skip this paragraph. Of course, we can still see the basic parts of the film clearly - especially thanks to Mr. Ma Yile, after he stood on the table and adjusted the projector lens, the image of the film became very clear. It was originally planned that the 146-minute film will not be discussed after watching it, but the story skipped a paragraph, leaving a little time left. Sister Wang seems to have something to say, and she also took the initiative to record it, so let's have a discussion. Although there are only a few people left. In addition, I was in a hurry today, and I forgot to bring my camera. Unfortunately, there is no image record of this talk.
Even soldiers in war or on the battlefield have to succumb to certain emotions, human nature is sometimes above all else
Jin Aiwu: In the film, the horse named "Joey" has experienced the love of its owner for several times, and the horse understands human nature. Due to the deep affection between people and horses, the hostility between the enemy and us has temporarily given up. Even soldiers in war or on the battlefield have to succumb to certain emotions, and this shows the power of human nature. The film proves that human nature is sometimes above all else.
Si's concept is not a narrow view of the country and nation, but a world view of the harmony of
mankind: because war is the need of politics and those in power, it is launched by the ruling class out of its own interests, and it may not be consistent with the interests of the people. It is even diametrically opposed to certain demands of humanity or humanity. The background of this film is during the "World War I" from 1914 to 1918. The world history generally believes that both sides of the "World War I" represent imperialism, and the war itself is unjust, anti-people and anti-human. . If you expand it, almost all of Spielberg's films are shot from the standpoint of humanitarianism and humanity, which undoubtedly reflects his pacifism and anti-war ideas. That is to say, it is not the narrow view of the country and the nation, but the world view of the great harmony of mankind - his "ET Alien" even surpasses the human and the global, and reaches the true view of the universe. It can be said that among the film directors in the world today, there is no director who can have such grand power and great inclusiveness in mind and bearing.
Man's love for animals comes from a certain instinct, which is also the good side
of human nature. The plot reaches its climax. Some of the details in the film are wonderful.
Van Damien: "War Horse" is adapted from the novel of the same name by British children's literature laureate writer Mike Morpog. Like his "Empire of the Sun" we saw last week, it starts the story from the perspective of a child or teenager. In "Empire of the Sun", the teenage protagonist Jamie declares "I surrender" no matter whether he meets the Japanese army or the US military, but because it is a child's point of view, it doesn't matter even if he says so, not to mention that he is outside the warring countries. 3rd party British. But if in China from 1937-1945, if you were an adult, if you were someone like Chiang Kai-shek or Wang Jingwei, could you just say "I surrender"? It's weird not to be killed as a traitor.
The whole film shows the essence of human kindness in a comprehensive manner. The love and cherishment of horses is extremely touching
Zhou Cailing: I heard that the film "War Horse" is worth watching. The film is not only beautifully shot, but also very touching to see the love and cherishment of horses by the protagonist Albert, the Frenchman and his granddaughter. Another example is the scene where the British army found Joey, the warhorse bound with barbed wire, in the trenches on the battlefield. The soldiers were concerned about his fate and collectively whistled at him, which was also very touching. At this time, the Germans also discovered it, and in order to save the horse, both sides temporarily suppressed the fire of war. The whole film shows the essence of human kindness very comprehensively.
The film expresses the victory of peace over war and life over death, and it is also the victory of Sidney's worldview!
Fan Daming: In order to remove the tangled iron wire for Joey, when the German soldier asked for another vise, we saw a lot of vise thrown at the same time from the German trenches from a distance. There is no dialogue in this shot, and it is completely on the screen. Language to speak, the meaning is very rich. This passage expresses the affirmation of the value of life by saving the life of an animal, that is, a horse. In fact, it also brings up the basic theme of the film, that is: Acura's life and human nature, against the war that kills all lives. Through the experience of the separation and return of the colt "Joey", who witnessed Albert and him to witness its birth and train its growth and growth with his own hands, in the background of "World War I", the film also allows this theme to be reconciled with the joys and sorrows of the whole film. The main reason why the film can move people's hearts is that the unfolding of the storyline is organically combined and fully and perfectly expressed. Although the film is called "War Horse", in fact, it borrows "Joy", a horse that has experienced war trauma, just to make it play an anti-war role-it was Joey who asked the soldiers of the two warring countries to fight for it. Shaking hands and making peace, it was called "the great horse" by the soldiers of both sides. When Albert rode Joey back to his hometown of Devon and returned to his parents' farmhouse and the family reunited, the film not only expressed the victory of peace over war, but also expressed the victory of life over death! It is also undoubtedly a triumph of Spielberg's worldview!
If Spielberg comes to Hangzhou, he should take a photo of the "Japan-China No War" Monument
Zhou Cailing: It is said that at the World Cup yesterday, the Japanese players took the initiative to pick up all the rubbish on the field before leaving. This quality of excellence also reflects the characteristics of a nation. In this regard, there is much for us Chinese to learn from.
Wang Xiling: The Germans' obedience to orders and the Japanese's observance of discipline are a characteristic of their nation.
Fan Daming: The current Sino-Japanese relations are at a sensitive stage due to the problems of the Japanese leaders. But I don't think these should be the trigger for rekindling the war between the two countries. I remember that several times I came to the movie bar to host the event. Since it was still early, I went to Liulang Wenying Park for a walk. I have visited the "No War Between Japan and China" Monument more than once. As a student in the High School Attached to Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts in the 1960s, I was one of the witnesses when the monument was erected in October 1962. I didn't have a camera back then, it just stayed in my memory. I have walked past this monument and took pictures of it several times. But in recent years, this monument has rarely been mentioned by the media. Recently, the great Iranian director Abbas came to Hangzhou, and he is going to shoot a movie based on Hangzhou; if Spielberg also comes to Hangzhou, I think he should go and shoot this monument, which is in line with his anti-war thinking and in line with his of pacifism and the worldview of human unity.
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