"April 3 weeks and 2 days", a Romanian film that was very popular in Europe in 2007.
The background is the story of two female college students in the same room in the early days of Ceausescu's downfall. When Gabita was pregnant, her roommate Otilia borrowed money from everywhere, begging the doctor to go to the hotel to give Gabita an "abortion" without permission. The more things do not see the light, the boundless darkness is doomed. The doctors who came to the door had extremely dark conscience, not only asking for high prices, but also possessing them. Because, if you don't submit to this unscrupulous doctor, the "flow of people" cannot be done, and the girl will be expelled from the school and have to go back to her hometown. In the system at that time, it can only be a dead end.
But if you think about it, the movie won so many awards, and the critics were totally involved in the politics of the time, and there wasn't much reason for that. It can only be said that it is a must in an era, and it is no exception in the West. There are things that "do not see the light" everywhere, such as the 2005 Irish film "The Stray Girl - Pavi Raqin", which goes deep into life. The sadness of the skin dyed the entire Dublin sky black. It's just that "April 3 Weeks and 2 Days" intensified this kind of unbearable and humiliating under the authoritarian system.
In "April 3 Weeks and 2 Days", what is commendable is the preciousness and sincerity of a kind girl like Otilia. She gave her everything for her roommate, which is both sad and admirable. This is worth thinking about. Is there a "degree" of friendship between people? This is not an easy question. It is not a question of rationality and emotion, but a topic that explores the cost of human nature. More than 20 years ago, "abortion" would also become an "excuse" for the United States to repeatedly attack China's human rights. Over time, people have forgotten about it. How many lives are still moaning outside the world.
I remember when I was a child, during the "Cultural Revolution", it seemed that there were only a few old movies and, of course, the "8 model dramas" dancing around. Adults often talk about the films they saw before the "Cultural Revolution" together. Impressed, the adults talked about the "terrifying" demeanor of "Singing in the Midnight", and also "added fuel and vinegar", which made the children listen to it with great interest. The adults also talked about which female stars were the most beautiful, but they were unwilling to be left behind. In the end, the minority obeyed the majority, and it was said that Qin Yi was the most "beautiful". But you little furry kids don't know who Qin Yi is. An aunt secretly took out the top 22 "star photos" of that year from a drawer. I see.
During the "Cultural Revolution", only Wang Xingang's "Scout" starred in movies. He liked actor An Zhenjiang who played the villain Wang Debiao very much. He played small roles in some films before the "Cultural Revolution", which was impressive. Sadly, he passed away in 1977. Yu Yang has starred in "The Age of Fire" and "Second Spring". After 1974, "Qingsongling", "Sunny Sky", "Golden Avenue", "Spring Miao", "Jubilant Xiaolianghe", and "Counterattack" were released until the so-called "Gang of Four" was smashed.
In short, the films of that era were definitely "based on class struggle". Therefore, when adults talk about movies, they are all nostalgic for the dazzling splendor of those movies before the "Cultural Revolution". At that time, manuscripts were popular, and there was a "movie story" in series with old movies. There are also some interesting things in the barren age. Fortunately, after 1977, the old movies were "liberated" one after another.
There is always a hidden pain in an era.
The old is gone, the new is here. Of course, there must be some natural connection within. If you want to cut it, you may also cut it constantly. Only the form and content of things have changed, but the nature remains the same. After watching "The Beginning of Spring", I suddenly remembered the words of the French film master Jean Renoir: "A good film is never created by an artist, but by a craftsman who is skilled in the craftsmanship."
These words are more than suitable for Gu Changwei. Thinking of Gu Changwei, the first thing people think of is his identity as a photographer, and he is not very likely to associate him with an artist, but he has to say that he did make good movies. After watching the film, John Woo said, "Gu Changwei is indeed a film master." Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, from "Peacock" to "Lichun", it is indeed extraordinary. Especially commendable is Jiang Wenli, who "sacrifices her whole body". In order to fit the role, she gained more than 30 pounds and deliberately vilified herself.
"Li Chun" is similar to "April 3 Weeks and 2 Days", it is also filled with the atmosphere of desolation, helplessness and struggle, almost close to death. I can feel it personally, and even feel that everyone has more or less "Wang Cailing". In the setting sun, Wang Cailing leaned against the lonely back in front of the railings of Tiananmen Square. She watched silently...
Who will listen carefully to the sincere voice in her heart. It's just that everything is like a trickle: ruthless, silent and powerless. What has disappeared is the secret of time, the secret of human numbness and the premature death of conscience, and the secret of life in exile.
2008, April, 23
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