I didn't expect Jianghu to shoot so well...
From his debut novel "Xiao Wu" (1998) to his new work "Children of Jianghu", Jia Zhangke's lens focuses on marginalized people. The big director from a small county has a strong "Jianghu" complex.
"Xiao Wu" captures the pulse of the times through the most despised thief at the bottom of society. The crested head, pork belly and leopard tail are dizzying and represent the highest level of Chinese cinema in the new era.
The younger brothers are all picking up girls, and they haven't found their way yet. Xiao Wu is sour. Because of his identity, he is not easy to attack. The director has a good sense of proportion; Xiao Wu didn't even invite him. He threw the gift money on the table, lit a cigarette and put someone's lighter in his pocket. Embarrassed, disappointed, and angry, Xiao Wu was a little dizzy. After walking a few steps, he turned back to Xiao Yong.
With a gentle touch, Jia Zhangke's talent jingled: I'm sorry for the friendship I used to have, and I can't pour out the overwhelming sadness that I want to cry without tears.
At the end of the film, Xiao Wu, who was handcuffed to the street, was surrounded by onlookers. Guilty and punishable, nothing to say, but which law states that suspects are to be exhibited and humiliated?
The most interesting thing is that the old policeman who handcuffed Xiaowu was very kind and treated Xiaowu well. Because he was going to do something, he handcuffed Xiaowu to the side of the road by the way. What a serious injury.
What does this swept leopard tail make us think of? Isn't it a spectator in Lu Xun's pen?
Lu Xun and Section Chief Jia were not mourning for Xiao Wu, but for the spectators, and for no one calling for justice for the weak.
Twenty years later, Mr. Jia Ke has become more old-fashioned and profound. "Children of Jianghu" filmed the real Jianghu temperament and Jianghu taste, which is shocking.
The so-called thieves have their own ways, black and white, and they must be fair: not being ruthless is not a role, but only by being brave and ruthless, not being trampled by fellow gangsters, and will be killed by the police immediately. Brother Bin settles the grievances and grievances in the mahjong hall in a few words, in addition to his own status, there is also "convincing people with reason" that has been established.
Brother Bin played by Liao Fan has a strong aura, and it is logical for Qiaoqiao to fall in love with him.
Many details in the film are well done. The developer who is in the limelight, please Binge to enjoy the national standard Cha Cha dance, and the next scene will say that he was stabbed by the gangster. Life is impermanent, and the transformation of a character with a triad nature is full of blood and blood.
Qiaoqiao spent 5 years in prison for Brother Bin. As soon as the thief in black on the ship entered the cabin door, she immediately stood up reflexively, and the traces of prison life were clearly visible.
People are in the rivers and lakes, and can't help themselves: Facing Qiaoqiao, the empathetic brother Bin can't even say sorry, he can only grab the hand of the savior and let go gently.
People are slaves of memory, and Qiao Qiao is immersed in a story of deep love and cannot extricate himself; Brother Bin, who used to call the wind and call the rain and support the wind, can be indifferent when he sees his former younger brother driving a Bentley? The desire to make a comeback drips from every pore.
Qiao Qiao was not reconciled, but she knew that these are the children of the rivers and lakes.
In a high-end restaurant, Qiao Qiao randomly extorted business elites: "My sister has a miscarriage." Someone was recruited, and the theater burst into laughter: How many good sisters do you have?
A flying saucer that flashed by, like a dream and love once...
Because of the entertainment, because of everything beyond his control, Brother Bin had a stroke and hemiplegia after drinking, so he had to turn to Qiaoqiao. Depressed, he lost his temper at the old cook, and Qiaoqiao suddenly became furious and told him to get out.
Someone fell into the pit to insult Brother Bin, and Qiao Qiao also defended Brother Bin's dignity even at the risk of blood splashing on the spot, but you can't be unreasonable and vent your grievances on the innocent and weak, these are the children of the rivers and lakes!
In the end, Brother Bin stood up with difficulty. If he and Qiaoqiao could live a happy life of men farming and women weaving from now on, it would only be the level of online dramas, not Jia Zhangke: the most affectionate can't be retained, Lang's heart is like iron flowers. Tree.
Qiaoqiao is very sad when Brother Bin is gone, but she understands that this is the man she loves deeply, and this is the children of the rivers and lakes!
There is no chicken soup in Jia Zhangke's shots, but it is actually a more advanced "chicken soup", which condenses the philosophical perception of rivers and lakes, life, and human nature——
Everyone knows "to help each other with water", but Zhuangzi's complete statement is: it is better to forget each other in the rivers and lakes.
Whether it is a marginal person or an ordinary person, in an imperfect world, we who are not perfect can only try our best to wipe away the tears from the corners of our eyes and welcome the new wind and rain.
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