International Online Shaanxi News (Reporter Liu Honghua): On the afternoon of July 5th, an expert seminar on the movie Changan was held in Beijing. The conference focused on the characterization, artistic exploration, and the significance of promoting the "Belt and Road" and promoting international cooperation in film and television. The participating experts spoke highly of the film’s theme conception, artistic characteristics, actors’ performances, as well as multicultural expression, multi-time narrative and multi-country creative cooperation.
An expert seminar on the movie Chang ‘an Chang ‘an was held in Beijing.
A strategically located building serves as a pulse for international cooperation in China film industry.
Huang Yichuan, member of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and researcher of China Film Art Research Center, presided over the seminar.
As the first China-Iranian cooperative film under the background of the initiative of jointly building the Belt and Road, the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an not only has profound story content and exquisite artistic expression, but also has far-reaching practical significance and historical connotation.
Abu Talifu, Political Counselor of Kazakh Embassy in China, made a speech.
Abu Talifu, Political Counselor of Kazakhstan Embassy in China, said that in recent years, the relationship between Kazakhstan and China has become closer and closer, and cooperation has deepened. The film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is a love story between the people of Kazakhstan and China, which will further promote the exchanges between the two peoples and the cooperation between the two countries.
Iranian Zadeh, Cultural Counselor of the Iranian Embassy in China, said that in terms of culture, both countries are ancient civilizations. Iranian filmmakers have participated in the screenwriting, producer, editing and composition of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, hoping that the film will be released in Iran, which I believe will promote the better relations between Iran and China.
Zhang Ling, editor-in-chief of the Film Channel Program Center, spoke.
Zhang Ling, editor-in-chief of the program center of the film channel, pointed out that as a film with the theme of "One Belt, One Road", "Chang ‘an Chang ‘an" is not superficial, but a small incision of self-salvation of a Kazakh woman, trying to deeply explore the hidden humanity behind the transnational marriage, and at the same time show the inside story of Chang ‘an in ancient and modern times and the culture and folk customs of different countries. The filming process of the film is also a promotion of the spirit of Silk Road.
Zhang Hong, member of the former party group and secretary of the Secretariat of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, secretary of the former party group of the China Film Association and vice chairman of the Association, spoke.
Zhang Hong, a member of the former party group of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and secretary of the Secretariat, and the former party group secretary of the China Film Association and vice chairman of the Association, believes that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an fully reflects the concept of "five links" and fills the gap in the film with the theme of "Belt and Road"; At the same time, as a sincere work of cooperation among filmmakers from many countries, it is of international significance for the exchange and mutual learning of civilizations. In terms of artistic creation, the film’s characters are full in three dimensions, the story is true and credible, and the expression of love, affection and nostalgia is subtle and touching; In addition, music is also eye-catching, which plays a key role in setting off the film atmosphere and expressing the theme.
Qin Zhengui, Director of Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Film Script Planning and Planning Center, spoke.
Qin Zhengui, director of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Screenplay Planning and Planning Center, said that the film "Chang ‘an Chang ‘an" really achieved the co-production of many countries and was the success of multi-party cooperation. The narrative rhythm of the film is smooth, and the actors perform brilliantly. At the same time, the traditional narrative and modern civilization are skillfully combined. It is expected that the film will meet audiences in Kazakhstan, Iran and other countries faster and achieve good results in the market.
Xia Meng, member of the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, vice president of China Documentary Society and national first-class screenwriter, made a speech.
Xia Meng, member of the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, vice president of the China Documentary Society and a national first-class screenwriter, said that women-themed films have attracted worldwide attention. The performance of the actors in the movie Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is commendable. For example, Alima makes Ayana’s characters full of introverted tension through the expression, body language and inner feelings. Only when people’s hearts are connected can business cooperation be smooth. The film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an brings inspiration to filmmakers, and from a broader perspective, we can find movie themes in the lives of people in various countries.
Ekbel Mi Jiti, member of the 11th and 12th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and executive vice president of China Film Literature Society, made a speech.
Aikebaier Mi Jiti, member of the 11th and 12th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and executive vice president of the China Film Literature Society, said that the key to popular support is cultural exchange. As a film jointly produced by many countries, the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an fits the spiritual core of the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.
Hou Guangming, member of the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Party Secretary of Beijing Film Academy, spoke.
Hou Guangming, member of the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Party Secretary of the Beijing Film Academy, believes that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is a realistic work with a unique theme. By showing the entanglement of marriage and family and self-redemption, it reflects the difficulty of transnational love and has rich connotations, which makes the film more realistic, durable and representative. The bold attempt of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an in multi-cultural presentation and multi-country joint shooting highlights the great potential of the film "going out" and hopes that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an will achieve good benefits in building a "Belt and Road" country.
Rao Shuguang, President of China Film Criticism Society, made a speech.
Rao Shuguang, president of the China Film Criticism Society, said that the core of the film is human art. The plot logic of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is clear, the narrative is smooth and the completion is high, and the pursuit of artistic differentiation and Chinese aesthetic spirit is seen. It is worth noting that the film also gives full play to the elements of Shaanxi opera, and at the same time, from the perspective of tourism, it naturally shows the two "Chang ‘an" in ancient and modern times, so that the audience can’t help but want to visit Xi ‘an. China’s films seek the greatest common denominator of different cultures in international cooperation, and the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an has brought a lot of enlightenment.
Ban Yongji, former deputy director and first-class inspector of the Seventh Research Department of the Central Party History and Literature Research Institute, spoke.
Ban Yongji, former deputy director and first-class inspector of the Seventh Research Department of the Central Party History and Literature Research Institute, said that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is based on the story of Chinese traditional culture, refining the symbolic concept of cultural communication, expanding the connotation of Chinese culture in the times, and taking into account the cultural aesthetic demands of people from different countries. By telling the story of people from all countries knowing each other and loving each other, it shows the significance of building the "Belt and Road Initiative" to benefit the world.
Tang Ke, Deputy Director of Film Channel Program Center, made a speech.
Tang Ke, deputy director of the program center of the film channel, said that the film "Chang ‘an Chang ‘an" is a work that conforms to the initiative of building the "Belt and Road" and promotes exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations; It is a work with multiple time-space narrative structures, which deepens the theme, enriches the connotation and can arouse the audience’s thinking. It is an online performance of actors, and the characterization is very successful, reaching a high artistic level.
Zhang Wei, Vice President of China Film Criticism Society, spoke.
Zhang Wei, vice president of China Film Criticism Society, believes that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an shows the comparative reflection between contemporary life and ancient classics, the political demands and artistic themes go hand in hand, the triple narrative and the triple time and space care for each other, and the static performance and dynamic performance complement each other.
Zhao Weifang, Director of Film and Television Institute of China Academy of Art and Vice President of China Film Criticism Society, made a speech.
Zhao Weifang, director of the Film and Television Institute of the Chinese Academy of Art and vice president of the China Film Criticism Society, said that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is the embodiment of the creative transformation and innovative development of excellent traditional culture, and at the same time, the design of Iranian female films is seen in the film. In addition, the performance of actors such as Alima is also the highlight of the film.
Zuo Heng, Director of Film Culture Research Department of China Film Art Research Center, made a speech.
Zuo Heng, director of the film culture research department of China Film Art Research Center, said frankly that Chang ‘an Chang ‘an put the grand narrative into the tiny relationship between two people, which brought enlightenment to the road of co-production in many countries. And this road needs more delicate movie stories and needs the careful care of filmmakers from many countries.
Chen Ruijun, a member of the Chinese Writers Association, spoke.
Chen Ruijun, a member of the Chinese Writers’ Association, said that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an has a profound meaning and a moving story. It is not confined by the grand theme, but skillfully uses the ups and downs of personal destiny to connect the communication between countries building the "Belt and Road" in series, which is refreshing. I believe that the film will get good response in various countries.
Multi-country cooperation to create China — Moving story of Central Asia
Speech by Lin Siwei, Deputy Director of China Film Archive and Deputy Director of China Film Art Research Center.
As the organizer of the seminar, Lin Siwei, deputy director of China Film Archive and deputy director of China Film Art Research Center, said in his speech that the film "Chang ‘an Chang ‘an" is a vivid practice of close cooperation among filmmakers from many countries, actively responding to the initiative of building the "Belt and Road" and telling the story of the "Belt and Road" with movies. The film shows the modern symbols and historical and cultural elements of Xi ‘an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, realizes the presentation of multinational cultures and embodies the human values of innovation, cooperation and integration. China Film Archive will give full play to its own resources and provide support for the promotion, distribution and screening of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an and participation in international film festivals.
Speech by Liu Chi, Vice President of CCTV International Online
In his speech, Liu Chi, vice president of International Online of China Central Radio and Television General Station, said that film, as an important link in the construction of international communication capacity and cultural soft power, is one of the important forms of cultural products for a country to spread abroad. In recent years, International Online has actively planned and promoted high-quality film projects under international cooperation, and the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is one of the achievements of innovative exploration. The film takes the Chinese-European tourist train as the story link, integrates the traditional cultural elements such as the Legend of the White Snake in the Qin Opera, and takes pictures in the cultural places such as the Mausoleum Museum of the First Qin Emperor and the City Wall of Xi ‘an, which makes the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an full of the silk road spirit, rich cultural atmosphere and strong future expectations.
Shi Jia, a member of the Shaanxi Provincial Political Consultative Conference and producer of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, introduced the film.
Shi Jia, a member of the Shaanxi Provincial Political Consultative Conference and producer of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, said that the two Chang ‘an in the film name, one representing the capital of the Tang Dynasty, an open and inclusive international metropolis, and the other representing Xi ‘an, which is building a national central city, complement each other. In addition, the story of the heroine in the film begins with the first special train from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Xi ‘an. On July 2-4, the Supreme Leader of president paid a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan. In a joint statement, the two countries pointed out that they are willing to jointly support the China-Central Asia humanistic tourism train, including exploring the first Xi ‘an-Almaty humanistic tourism train. The perfect coincidence of movie dream and development reality highlights the time value of the movie Chang ‘an Chang ‘an.
Zhong Zhang, director of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, introduced the creative process.
Zhong Zhang, director of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, said that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an spans 30 years in time and space, and tells the story of the future time and space on the international tourist train in Central Europe in 2031. The film connects the future, the present and the past in series through the memories of women who have suffered from the marriage crisis, and shows her psychological course of self-healing from the perspective of a foreign woman, realizing reconciliation and connection between different countries, nationalities and people. The film is an exploration of international art forms, looking for people’s spiritual commonalities among different countries and nations.
Alima, starring in the movie Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, speaks.
Alima, the star of the movie Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, said in her speech: "I played Ayana, a character who realized self-reconciliation and redemption after experiencing the pain of transnational marriage. With the joint efforts of all the main creators, the film has received extensive attention, hoping to build a ‘ Belt and Road ’ Stories contribute their own strength. "
He Fei, Iranian producer of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, spoke.
He Fei, an Iranian producer of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an, said in his speech: "The filmmakers of Iran and China have overcome many difficulties and completed real cooperation, which makes the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an meaningful. I look forward to more cooperation between Iran and China in the film industry in the future. "
Hu Die, producer of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an and general manager of Shaanxi Butterfly Effect Entertainment Media Co., Ltd., made a concluding speech.
Hu Die, the producer of the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an and the general manager of Shaanxi Butterfly Effect Entertainment Media Co., Ltd., said in his concluding speech that the film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an bears multiple meanings and echoes and interprets the spirit of the times contained in the initiative to jointly build the Belt and Road Initiative, hoping to convey the concept of openness and tolerance in the form of art and inspire people’s respect and appreciation for diversity.
The film Chang ‘an Chang ‘an is created by China, Iranian and Kazakh filmmakers, and plays China — A film of transnational love in Central Asia. This film-watching expert seminar is not only a review and summary of the works, but also a discussion and prospect of the direction of literary and artistic creation in the new era, international cooperation and innovation, and China’s story expression, which will provide rich enlightenment for the internationalization of China films, empower China films and convey the voice of China.
It is reported that the film "Chang ‘an Chang ‘an" expert viewing seminar was hosted by China Film Art Research Center and China Radio and Television General Station International Online, and was undertaken by China Film Newspaper and International Online Shaanxi Channel.
