"You Flee and I Escape": Liu Bieqian's movie feast

Kole 2022-01-12 08:01:09

In my mind, the people who tell stories most are Capra and Liu Bieqian. It is undeniable that Bergman is a master. In "Wild Strawberry", he used his proficient and profound film grammar to portray the subtle emotions in the heart of an old man. There is no denying that Kieslowski is very remarkable, blue, white and red. The trilogy, a kind of calmness and calmness faintly revealed in the two-life flower, makes many people fascinated by the images in his movies and the philosophies contained therein; it is undeniable that Spielberg is very powerful, and he can play business and art with both hands. , You can impress the academics with your conscience while earning a lot of money, and get the coveted golden man.
However, there is a kind of movie that is very wonderful. From the first second of the video playback, you will unconsciously get lost in the wonderful atmosphere created by it, so that until the end of the movie, you will not think too much about the movie. The tastelessness of artistic expression. Capra and Liu Bieqian’s films have such a charm. He will let you integrate into the film in the shortest possible time, and follow the emotions of the film every second. There is no cold field for a second, no moment. tedious. Just like Alice walking into the wonderland, feeling the wonder and change all the time. Now "You Flee, I Escape" should be regarded as Liu Bieqian's first masterpiece. Although "The Corner Shop" and "Heaven's Troubles" are equally outstanding, they did not let you run away from People clapped their hands in applause or indescribable excitement in the process of watching the movie. "You Flee, I Escape" was not seen at the time when it was released. Some people accused it of being vulgar and boring. However, after decades of baptism and waves washing the sand, "You Flee, I Escape" has become more and more incomparable. Traits.
The story of the film takes place in Saudi Arabia during World War II. The German advance made the people panic. A theater actor accidentally discovered the actions of the German spies, and they had a funny contest with the Nazis for the benefit of the country. To be honest, the less you can say about the story of this film, the better, but in fact, it is difficult for you to narrate the film from one angle, or to put it this way, I have no ability to retell the story. My mind is full of admiration for Liu Bieqian's perfect guidance, perfect group play for actors, perfect script for screenwriters, and the humor, cleverness, wit and sarcasm revealed in the film. However, it is the excellent actors and the wonderful plots and lines of the film under the guidance of Liu Bieqian that make such a comedy show a different level. With the performance of the actor alone, fans have enough reasons to treasure this film. From the rehearsal in the theater at the beginning of the film to the real performance for the benefit of the country afterwards, each actor is endowed with the most vivid personality of the character. Whether it is a play in a play, a vivid imitation, or a chilling line from time to time, people are deeply intoxicated and addicted.
The script of the film is very cute. Such a heavy background is used to express a comedy full of metaphor and irony. It creates a huge contrast and adds a sense of irony. And all of these advantages are in the hands of Liu Bieqian. He assembled the combination into a comedy full of funny sections, wonderful lines, and eye-catching group dramas. And most importantly, after the film is over, you will not only After reminiscing about the incomparably beautiful movie-watching experience, you will more intuitively feel the director's ridicule and criticism of the Nazis against Hitler in the war. There are no bloody scenes in the film, no bitter eyes from wounded soldiers, but some silent scenes faintly appear between large sections of comedy. This may be Liu Bieqian's choice to express the war in a comedy way, telling the story with a passionate heart, and this kind of enthusiasm will make people feel the implicit ridicule and anger under the comedy. This may be the highest state of comedy. After laughter, it is not only a memory full of pleasure, but also a firm belief and a persistent value concept.
Liu Bieqian’s movies are very typical and have Liu Bieqian’s style. Whether it’s this "You Run and I Run" or "The Corner Shop" or his other movies, they are all telling us the same fact. This director is very good at it. tell a story. Liu Bieqian’s movies are not difficult or obscure. Instead, they show us very straightforwardly what is called a brilliant pen; using actors to tell us what is the golden age; using his own deity to tell us what is a master of film, not that Mumbling to oneself is not not inaccessible, but instinctively in love with the audience. Just like Truffaut said, Liu Bieqian is a true prince. No matter how advanced modern film technology is, the fact is that in the past ten years, there are few movies that can be compared with Liu Bieqian's and Capra's comedies. Absolutely speaking, there is no one. Yes, movies need continuous development, but the basic needs of a good movie will not change, performance, script, and guidance, these can not be grind out casually or perfunctorily, but unfortunately there are a lot of them now. The movies don’t care or don’t want to care.

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  • Professor Alexander Siletsky: Mrs. Tura, you're an actress aren't you?

    Maria Tura: Yes.

    Professor Alexander Siletsky: And naturally in the theater it's important that you chose the right part.

    Maria Tura: Very.

    Professor Alexander Siletsky: But, in real life it's even more important that you chose the right side.

    Maria Tura: The right side? Well, what is the right side?

    Professor Alexander Siletsky: The winning side.

  • Professor Alexander Siletsky: Here in Warsaw there are a lot of people that we know very well and there are a lot of people that we don't know quite so well and would like to know them a great deal better. And that's were you could help us, Mrs. Tura.

    Maria Tura: Oh, you want me to be a spy!

    Professor Alexander Siletsky: Oh, now, come, come, come. That's rather a crude word.

    Maria Tura: You know, I once played a spy. It was a great success. I had wonderful notices. It was really an exciting part.

    Professor Alexander Siletsky: Well, wouldn't it be exciting to play it in real life?

    Maria Tura: Well, I got shot in the last act. I suppose that happens to most spies.