Me and my country

Chapter 3 Preface 2019 Random Thoughts [-]
October 10 this year marks the 1th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Created jointly by 7 outstanding directors, the film "My Motherland and Me", which is a combination of 7 short films, will be screened nationwide on the National Day.

This is an unprecedented event, and it is also a chapter worth writing in the history of Chinese film.

As the chief producer, he took over the work in October last year and accompanied the directors along the way, and finally completed the filming of all the films on August 10 this year.

Witnessing the creative process of the directors, I was always moved by their sincere feelings, emotional narration, and passionate enthusiasm, which also gave these hundreds of days and nights a new meaning.

I remember that on March 3, in front of the Tiananmen Scenic Area in Hengdian, I went to attend the opening ceremony of "Eve Before" directed by Guan Hu.As a professional producer, I have the habit of observing the scene. After I carefully looked at the scene, I found that every piece of clothing, every prop, and even every detail of the shooting were exquisite and experienced. worthy of scrutiny.There is still such a high standard in such a short preparatory period, which shows the creator's super professional ability and full creative enthusiasm.At that time, I was very emotional, and at the same time, I felt a lot more at ease.

On July 7, the last of the 11 films, "Win the Championship" directed by Xu Zheng, was launched, and I flew to Shanghai.Before the filming started, director Xu Zheng showed me the scene, which made me very excited again.The shooting scene is in the downtown area, which is a large-scale Shikumen building that is about to be renovated.Director Xu Zheng restored this building to its appearance in the 7s. The production is realistic and makes people feel in a trance, as if returning to the past.

Honeycomb stove, pedal sewing machine, old-fashioned electric fan, Qindao-Liebherr double-door refrigerator... There is also a black and white TV cover sewn with red velvet, with the words "color TV" embroidered on it.These may make people laugh today, but at that time it was really the dream of the people for a better life in the future.

In just a few decades, this is no longer a dream.

7 and 70, what a magical number, the souls of 7 artists have been integrated into the embrace of New China for 70 years. 7 stories - "Eve Before", "Encounter", "Win the Championship", "Return", "Hello Beijing", "Day Meteor" and "Convoy", through the vivid narration, wonderful expression and artistic reproduction of 7 directors, let the history of each In an instant, it becomes dazzling and unforgettable!
In another sense, "My Motherland and Me" is a dream come true!
Huang Jianxin

Nov. 2019, 8

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