The Narrative Angle and the Adjustment of the Tone of "Sadness"

Janiya 2022-09-14 01:06:13

The narrative angle and "sadness" tone of "Sorrowful City" depend to a certain extent on Wenqing's writing and Yumei's monologue.
Although writing helps Wenqing with hearing impairment to express himself, every time he is unable to do so due to time constraints. Speaking freely, his words are shown in the film to be concise and frugal, highlighting the aphasia of his character during the turbulent period; Kuang Mei's monologue presents the values ​​of the small townspeople-just asking for a safe family, she said that as long as Wenqing and Aqian are by their side, they will feel happy , However, the simple life of the little woman was not satisfied. Wen Qing's final absence made the "sorrowful" tone unified and carried through.

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  • Theo 2022-03-19 09:01:09

    If you find someone who is good at making commercial films, you will definitely be able to make a thick epic. When Hou Hsiao-hsien did not shoot himself for the first time, he still insisted on the same style, weakening the drama and weakening the performance. There are still intentional breaks and blanks in the narrative, which weakens the coherence of the story. Don't overly sensational, don't intensify the conflict, and even such a wonderful soundtrack is rarely used, calmly watch. Weak drama means strengthening the sense of reality and increasing the sense of identity. It's really naughty.

  • Troy 2022-01-26 08:45:44

    At that time, Liang was young and shocking. I'm so sad to see.