8thBJIFF: Some films, if you miss them, it will be hard to see each other again, Reivew on Back to Burgundy

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In today's digital production, the limitation of film output on film is no longer a problem, and the number of films produced around the world is increasing at an explosive rate every year.

Although the quality of a large number of films is uneven, there are bound to be many relics that are ignored by fans, not to mention that it is difficult for many foreign films to be displayed in front of Chinese audiences on the big screen.

Collecting pearls from the sea of shadows, scouring the world for gold from a large number of excellent new films, and dedicating the best works to the audience of the Beijing Film Festival, this is our original intention of setting up the "Global Vision" unit. This year's "Global Vision" unit also prepared good films with rich themes and "once you miss them" for you to choose.

Queen of Comedy, Funny Cow, 2017

Audiences who like British dramas are definitely not unfamiliar with the name Adrian Shergold. The three "Journeys of Madness" directed by him are different from the British elegance and aristocratic style of "Downton Abbey". , but is full of the madness in the bones of the British (strictly speaking, the elegant British are also descendants of Viking pirates), and they play the British humor.

The Queen of Comedy (Funny Cow, 2017) exhibited at this year's Beijing Film Festival , although he is still good at British humor, has a little more strength and warmth that is unique to women . The heroine laughs at other people in a sexist club in the north of England, but she has a violent husband and lives an unsatisfactory life. Behind the smile is full of unknown pain... It is able to grasp a female-themed story. So just right, it is indeed a very difficult task for a male director.

Skywalker, The Age of Pioneers, 2017

Skywalker (The Age of Pioneers, 2017) - a Russian-made space-themed film. Just the words "Russia" and "space" bring people back to the mid-twentieth century, when the great powers engaged in "space warfare". The story background of "Skywalker" is set in 1965, when the United States and the Soviet Union were preparing to launch manned spacecraft into space.

It has to be said that Russian films have been accumulating more and more in the past two years. Whether it is "He's a Dragon", "Rising Clouds" or "Space Rescue" with the same theme as "Skywalker", they all show that Russia Not bad film industry strength. With a heavy sense of history and special effects that are not inferior to Hollywood , this "Skywalker" is worth looking forward to.

Sudan, Sultan, 2016

Last year, Aamir Khan's "Wrestle! "Dad" exploded the Chinese box office, while "Sultan" (2016) and "Let's Wrestle!" were also Indian wrestling themes Compared with "Dad", although there are no family clues and "politically correct" female elements that draw the audience's tears, the level of blood is still more than that. The wrestling wrestling on the wrestling field in the film makes people hooked after watching it.

Ben X, Ben X, 2007

This "Ben X" (2007) , co- produced by Belgium and the Netherlands , looks like a live-action version of "Sword Art Online" in terms of plot, but after setting aside the seemingly childish story setting, the cruelty and environment of real life The squeeze on the individual was thrown naked in front of the audience by the director. The discussion of human nature and social issues in "Ben X" allows us to see the changes in the theme of European films after entering the new century, and at the same time makes the audience begin to introspect and reflect on their own lives.

Brad's Midlife Crisis, Brad's Status, 2007

Brad's Status (2017) is about a global issue: how to face old classmates who were better than you at the reunion.

Contrary to what you might think, Brad, the protagonist of the movie, is not a middle-aged loser in the general sense. He has a house and a car, a happy family and a small savings. But the frustration kicked in when he started comparing his life to his old classmates. Behind the theme of seemingly chicken soup for the soul, there are questions about the emptiness of life and the meaning of personal existence.

Wine Country, Back To Burgundy, 2017

The temperament of Back To Burgundy (2017) reminds me of the 2013 film The Ballad of Drunken Township. In both films, "country" can be seen as a sign of reconciliation between people.

In "The Ballad of the Drunken Country", Le Vern returned to the tavern in his hometown and completed a reconciliation with himself, while in this "Wine Country", the three brothers and sisters found their way back to their father's winery and were gradually alienated by city life. 's affection. The film's lighthearted rhythm is like a soothing ballad, massaging the viewer's eyes and brains. In addition to these, the idyllic scenery of the French countryside is as intoxicating as the fine wines of France.

Madame, Madame, 2017

French-coming female director Amanda Stace new work "Lady" (Madame, 2017) in a joking way, ironic hypocrisy of European high society. In terms of subject matter, this "Mrs." may not be outstanding, but the overall rhythm of the film can be described as "surprising". The transitions are smooth, and the handling of dramatic conflicts is also subtle. The film ends abruptly at the climax. , the aftertaste is endless. This is especially rare for a new director. The director's casting vision is also particularly vicious. Rosie de Palma is still a ghost after washing away the lead, and she still has a little more years of accumulation, which makes this comedy funny and at the same time adds an exposure The heaviness of social reality.

Pelé: Birth of a Legend, 2016

Also selected for the "Global Vision" unit is the biopic of the football king Pelé - "Pelé: Birth of a Legend" (Pelé: Birth of a Legend, 2016) . From the poor boy playing barefoot in Brazil's slums to the national hero leading the national team to the World Cup, the word "legend" seems to be made for him.

"Pele: The Birth of a Legend" is a review of Pele's life. In addition to showing Pele's growth experience and love for football, it also inevitably mentions various social problems in Brazil. In the magical realism of South America, Bailey's legendary life is like a dahlia blooming on a black land, so beautiful and dazzling.

The above are the excellent works specially recommended to everyone in the "Global Vision" unit. In the vast sea, being able to meet them, I think this is also a kind of fate and chance.