In "Shadow", Zhang Yimou used his unique visual taste to create a cold and dark world with misty rain, mountains and deep valleys, and infatuated with trickery for us. There is no color in the whole film, only black and white and gray, but it does not affect the expression of emotions in the picture at all: ethereal, oppressive, intense, cold, warm, cruel.
Tai chi yin yang, landscape splashing ink are the most obvious styles of "Shadow". Zhang Yimou left an open ending as a blank space, which is precisely the continuation of this style.
What will the ending of Jingzhou be? I think this is a question that every moviegoer will inevitably think about.
I think that Jingzhou will not die, he will become the king of Pei.
At that time, Peiliang and Ziyu were dead, and only Xiao Ai and Tian Zhan knew the identity of Jingzhou's shadow.
Let's talk about Xiao Ai first. It is very clear in the previous text of the film. She is proficient in Tai Chi gossip and is the key figure in cracking Yang Cang's sword technique. She is kind but not cowardly. As a woman, she is very smart and knows politics well. In addition, Xiao Ai has feelings for Jingzhou, and her husband is dead. Only by relying on Jingzhou can she survive, so she will definitely not expose Jingzhou.
The key lies in Tian Zhan.
First of all, the character of this person can be inferred from the plot of the movie: he is strong, fairly upright, and focuses on the country.
Because in a war, in order to save Zi Yu from dozens of knives, Zi Yu became his confidant. Presumably at the time, Zi Yu was still a heroic and brave warrior who protected the country. Tian Zhan once respected him very much and was willing to sacrifice himself for him.
However, it was later confirmed that Tian Zhan belonged to Peiliang. Tian Zhan must have known Peiliang's disguise and understood that he was not as foolish and cowardly as he appeared, but a wise king. Then when did he turn his back on Zi Yu? It must have been when he learned that Zi Yu was conspiring against him. Of course he confirmed it in the Chamber of Secrets. So his first choice is always the country and the monarch, not someone. At the beginning, he respected Ziyu only because he was the governor who fought for the country.
Speaking of the ending, will Tian Zhan expose Jingzhou? With his personality, he can avenge the king, expose and kill Jingzhou. But how does this benefit the country? The country has no heir, and it has just recovered the lost ground, and it is still unstable. Now that there is a civil war, the enemy country will definitely take advantage of it. At that time, there will be another bloody storm, and the country cannot live without a king for a day. Tian Zhan himself may not be enough to be king.
So, he will hide the fact of the shadow. First of all, because the governor has fought for many years, he has made great military achievements and has a high prestige in the army. Now he has regained lost ground and is admired by thousands of soldiers. No one will say a word even if he is called an emperor.
Furthermore, Jingzhou's wit and tactics are not inferior to Ziyu's, and he will be a wise ruler. During the mediation, Peihui was too peaceful. This is the ideal ending that Tian Zhan hopes: the country is stable and the king is wise.
Many of Jingzhou's witty films are reflected in it. Peiliang has tried many times, but he has not revealed any flaws.
Also, there are two foreshadowings in the film that I think foreshadow the final outcome.
After seeing Zi Yu coming out of the secret room, Tian Zhan faced Jingzhou who was standing at the door.
He said: You are more like the governor than the governor, and I don't even know how to deal with it.
Jingzhou said: I used to be your governor, and I will still be your governor in the future, that's all.
Tian Zhan's expression was relieved, and he nodded.
Jingzhou walks in the court hall, the Taiping Fu is written on the screen, and the Chinese military officials gather around the hall, indicating that Jingzhou will be the new Pei Wang.
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