Motion pictures were first introduced in China in 1896, with the first film being created in 1906. In the mid-1980's is when Chinese cinema took off, with the rise of the so-called fifth generation of Chinese filmmakers. Two notable Chinese films discussed were Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and A Woman, A Gun, and A Noodle Shop. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon had a lot to do with the widening popularization of Chinese films outside of a Chinese audience. The film achieved massive success at the Western box office, as it featured prominent actor Jet Li. This film definitely helped popularize Chinese cinema. A Woman, A Gun, and A Noodle Shop had a different effect on Chinese cinema. It shows the wide range of differences in Chinese cinema.
2. Find a related article and summarize the content. (on the film, director, studio, actor/actress, artistic content, etc.) You can use the library or the internet. Cite the article and copy the link to your journal entry. Summarize in your own words the related article but do not plagiarize any content. Make sure your link is a true hyperlink that will connect to the article you are referencing.
Roger Ebert review of Not One Less covers the film as a whole, his personal feelings on it, as well a deep dive into relating the film to life in China at that time. He mentions that the cast is made up of nonprofessional, untrained actors (similar to Italian cinema in the 1950's/60's). There are normal Chinese citizens, who are acting in roles even using their real-life name. He goes on to talk about how the film will relate to both Chinese and outside (westerners) audiences. He states that the film will be seen from a dramatic perspective by Chinse viewers. By outsiders, it will be viewed as a battle between the upper-class and the lower-class, poor people in China.
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/not-one-less-2000
3. Apply the article to the film screened in class. How did the article support or change the way you thought about the film, director, content, etc.?
Roger Ebert and I definitely shared some similar opinions on the film. The film definitely felt raw and real, a great depiction of the life of a Chinese citizen. The fact that they hired regular citizens and untrained actors to star in the film made it feel even more true to itself. Each character played a role that they "play" or live, in their everyday lives. Certain parts of the film seemed to go by slowly, as stated by Ebert. I definitely agree that people outside of China and westerners would view the film much differently than those from China who viewed the film.
4. Write a critical analysis of the film, including your personal opinion, formed as a result of the screening, class discussions, text material and the article. I am less interested in whether you liked or disliked a film, (although that can be part of this) than I am in your understanding of its place in film history or the contributions of the director.
This film takes a deep dive into the desire to protect the education of children and their growth. A code of honor is evident when Wei protects her students and finds Zheng after he runs away. Zhang Yimou, the director, attempts to tell the story as realistically as possible. He highlights the differences between the upper and lower class in China. Yimou's past in real life was definitely a huge inspiration for this film, and for the mill laborers in China.
CHECKLIST FOR PLAGIARISM
1) ( x ) I have not handed in this assignment for any other class.
2) ( x ) If I reused any information from other papers I have written for other classes, I clearly explain that in the paper.
3) ( x ) If I used any passages word for word, I put quotations around those words, or used indentation and citation within the text.
4) ( x ) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper.
5) ( x ) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read.
6) ( x ) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography.
7) ( x ) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality.
8) ( x ) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.
Name: ___Cameron Beall___________________________________ Date: ___________4/11/18_________________
1) ( x ) I have not handed in this assignment for any other class.
2) ( x ) If I reused any information from other papers I have written for other classes, I clearly explain that in the paper.
3) ( x ) If I used any passages word for word, I put quotations around those words, or used indentation and citation within the text.
4) ( x ) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper.
5) ( x ) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read.
6) ( x ) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography.
7) ( x ) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality.
8) ( x ) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.
Name: ___Cameron Beall___________________________________ Date: ___________4/11/18_________________
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