At the beginning of the film, you can see Songlian's tearful face, the slowly falling tears and the sad expression seem to be a metaphor for her sad fate, setting the tone of sadness and sadness in the whole film. This film takes Songlian as the core character and tells the story of Xu Songlian, a female college student with a high degree of education, in order to occupy a place in a dark and cold living environment with intrigue and intrigue, her character gradually changes until it is distorted. It reflects the tragic fate of women in feudal society. A silent indictment of the "polygamous" feudal family fighting against each other.
one. Even if there are thousands of styles, who would you tell me more?
They all say "one show for three women", so when the audience first knew that Song Lian, who was wearing a school uniform, was the fourth wife, they should have known that this Chen family compound would not have a peaceful life.
The eldest wife is the most indifferent. When Songlian first arrived at the Chen residence to greet her good morning, she sat in front of the hall with a string of rosary beads in her hand. There was no expression on his wrinkled face. Just when Song Lian turned to leave, she said softly, "Sin, sin..." The eldest lady seemed to be the most smoke-free one in this siege-like courtyard. She seems to have seen through the details of the courtyard, who is already old and fading, and always has an indifferent expression, guarding her position as the main room of the Chen family. She is a typical representative of conservative women in the feudal period.
The second wife, Zhuo Yun, "has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a snake and scorpion". When Song Lian first came to visit, she greeted her warmly, with a warm and amiable smile on her face, and chatted with Song Lian kindly. But in order to hang up red lanterns in her courtyard, she instigated Yan'erza doll to curse Songlian, led a large group of people to catch the third wife's rape, and even put abortion pills in the meals for the third wife, in order to give birth early. The child did not hesitate to use oxytocin... She learned how to survive under the oppression of the feudal system, and used a hypocritical face to cover up her heart. Such a smart woman, hateful yet so pathetic.
The third wife, Mei Shan, is a famous singer. The first time he appeared on the stage, he wore a red shirt, revealing his enchanting and graceful demeanor without a doubt. She is arrogant and unwilling to be lonely. She will sing unscrupulously in the early morning; she will rob the master from the other wife's room in the middle of the night; she will invite two men to play mahjong in the house; she will flirt with Doctor Gao; The room is set up like a stage, covered with costumes and masks... She looks mean and inhuman on the surface, but she dares to speak and act without losing her honesty. When she stood by the rail and said angrily to Song Lian, "To tell you the truth, I'll go to Dr. Gao later to see what you can do to me." Her bravery convinced me. However, she could not escape the claws of feudal ethics after all, and the house of the dead on the roof became her destiny.
The fourth wife, Song Lian, is the central figure. As soon as he appeared on the stage, he was dressed in student clothes, with twisted braids. But she, who was originally unwilling to give in, was distorted in this stale breath. Gradually, she got used to hanging lamps and beating her feet; she got used to the intrigues between people; she gradually changed from hating rules and regulations to yelling at Yan'er; "Do you know the rules of the house?"... Assimilation has become the representative of the feudal forces in this dark compound. In the end, he was relieved by a mental breakdown, put on his student uniform again, and tied up braids. People can't help but lament the tragic fate of women in feudal society.
These women with many postures endured torment in the gray compound, bound in a frame and unable to move. In the years without spring, his face slowly faded, and no matter how he struggled, he could not escape the tragic fate in the feudal society. This is how the theme of the film emerges.
two. The dazzling lights and pretty shadows can't hide
the strong contrast between a person's loneliness and warm and cold tones , which not only stimulates people's vision, but also strongly shocks the soul. In the deserted courtyard, the high-hanging red lantern seemed to be the only light. Accompanied by the lively sound of gongs and drums, the servants were busy, and soon the courtyard was brightly lit. The orange light reflects the beautiful figure of the beautiful woman, but it still makes people feel lonely.
The third wife often wears a red robe and sings in the open space on the roof. In the early morning, the surroundings were all gray, there was no gorgeous stage, and there was no applauding audience, so we could only admire ourselves. The use of vision is even more lonely. The smear of red on the third wife is a rebellion against the feudal and repressed Chen family compound, and it is also a struggle against the feudal ethics.
From the ever-bright lantern to the closed lantern, from the festive and flamboyant red to the dead gray-like silent black. The transformation took place in just a few minutes. A few empty shots were filled with lanterns and windows covered with black cloth, adding to the chill. The tragic fate of women is vividly displayed in this color change.
When the third wife was taken back by the servant in embarrassment, the servant was holding many red lanterns. This is in stark contrast to the oppressive atmosphere among the grey walls and blue tiles. The big red lantern, which was originally intended for the happiness of the wives, has now become a tool to illuminate her tragic life path. In that sad melody, Song Lian's expression was indifferent and full of complicated emotions. The black lanterns and black curtains behind them were swaying in the cold wind, like the claws of feudal ethics, grasping these women tightly, crushing them, and playing with their palms. The sense of sadness is self-evident.
The color becomes cold due to the resentment and desire in people's hearts, and warms up due to the good expectation and yearning. No amount of lanterns can illuminate the night. Therefore, no matter how hard Mei Shan and Song Lian struggled, they could not break out of the prison of feudal ethics. The orange light was heavily dyed, but it couldn't warm people's hearts. The feeling of loneliness is like a shadow.
In this Chen family compound without spring, what is a woman? Like a dog, like a cat, like a mouse, but not like a person. The tragedies are still changing, and the reincarnation ending will continue to extend the sadness. Big red lanterns hang high, and the sound of foot-pounding resounds through the cold besieged city. I do not know when the tragic fate of women will finally come to an end.
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