Chapter 422 CCTV's "National Day Gift"
Pujiang Film Studio had already set up a filming crew for the movie "Nanchang Uprising" as early as May this year.
In order to make this big drama that has been delayed for more than 20 years, the leaders of Pujiang Film Studio gave the crew the greatest support.
The director of "Crossing the River Reconnaissance", the photographer of "The Red Detachment of Women", the composer of "Play My Beloved Pipa", and major drama troupes across the country selected and recruited actors.
Many well-known actors called Shanghai Film Studio to recommend themselves after learning about this.
Not only that, Shanghai Film Studio also coordinated to allow the crew to shoot a scene of "The Iron Army Entering the City and Being Welcomed" in Nanchang.
The top filming conditions were obtained, with Nanchang Shengli Pedestrian Street completely closed for one day, all shopping malls and stores closed, and more than 800 police officers and more than 5,000 people acting as temporary actors.
"Nanchang Uprising" is the first film in the history of Chinese cinema to feature the real names of many heroes of a generation, and to call each other without taboo.
It is also a large-scale production specially shot by Pujiang Film Studio for next year's "August 1 Tribute".
At this moment, the crew, who had just returned from the on-site inspection in Lushan, Nanchang, and Jiujiang, was making the final confirmation before the start of filming.
"This is the basic situation. Let's see if there is anything else to add?"
Tang Xiaodan, the director who had directed "Crossing the River Reconnaissance", has made many breakthroughs in this film despite being in his sixties:
"If there is no objection, the start time of "Nanchang Uprising" will be set next month..."
"Director Tang,"
Suddenly, two male comrades ran in from the next office one after another.
The first thing they did when they entered the door was to reach out to the TV in the corner: "Take a look at this..."
After a series of twists and turns, the picture of CCTV appeared on the TV.
This operation was completely incomprehensible to the people in the room.
Director Tang Xiaodan was about to get angry, but at the moment he opened his mouth, he was persuaded by the picture on the TV...
In a university campus composed of green shade, sunshine, breeze, cicadas, car bells...
A male student in a white shirt, holding a book, walked on a path surrounded by green plants.
His steps were slow, he was mumbling something, his eyes were completely attracted by the book in his hand:
"In just 80 years, our country has become the poorest and most undignified country in the world..."
On another path in the campus, a girl in a suspender skirt was also reading a book:
"Warlords were fighting, bandits were rampant, and the people were displaced and lived in dire straits..."
Just as Chen Baoguo and Zhu Lin were holding a book and mumbling something.
Zhang Guangbei, holding a book, was standing under a sycamore tree on the campus of the Normal University with a face full of grief and indignation:
"Why should we Chinese give in step by step and let others slaughter us?"
The camera gradually pulled away to the sky.
At this moment, from above, you can see the old and new teaching buildings of Yenching Normal University.
Many contemporary students holding books walked between the campus.
"This history has no age, and the whole book is filled with two words - cannibalism!"
"Is there any hope for such a country?"
"Where is the way out for the people?"
"..."
The scene turned, and Chen Daoming, wearing a formal dress and full of aura, appeared under a spotlight:
"China cannot lose Shandong, just as the West cannot lose Jerusalem... The Chinese government refuses to accept this shameful contract!"
A muddy storm was floating.
The picture on TV returned to the Normal University campus again - the cradle of the May Fourth Movement.
"No destruction, no construction!"
"China needs warriors and fighters at this time!"
"China is my China, and your China!"
"Classmates, the important moment of history is coming-"
"..."
Gradually, accompanied by the students' inner monologues that broke through the sky.
Multiple students all over the campus appeared at the same place at the same time.
They stood shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand...
"Students, are you ready?"
In front of a large group of college students from the 1980s,
Veterans Zhang Guangbei, Xie Yuan, Chen Baoguo, Zhao Baogang, Zhu Lin, Shen Danping... raised a bright red flag with indignation in their eyes.
"Take to the streets--"
Zhang Guangbei raised his arm and all the students rushed out with their flags held high.
Suddenly, the picture flickered.
A large group of college students dressed in 1980s clothes suddenly turned into a group of college students wearing May 4th style youth student uniforms.
"Give me back Qingdao!"
"Defend sovereignty!"
...
In the office of Shanghai Film Studio, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up.
Everyone was shocked by the turning picture on TV.
In just a few seconds, the Normal University campus on TV had returned to 1919.
The whole campus...the whole city of Yanjing was full of protesting students waving slogans and shouting slogans.
"When the country is in trouble, every citizen has a duty!"
"Give me back Qingdao!"
"Give me back my sovereignty!"
Li Dazhao, Xie Shaomin, Kuang Husheng...
The organizers of the May Fourth Movement, with their names subtitled, shouted loudly in the camera--
"We will fight them to the end--"
"Our actions today are the harbinger of China's bright future--"
"Fight to the death--"
"Fight to the end--"
"I am willing!"
"I am willing!"
"I do!"
“Turn your back on the darkness and face the light——”
"I will devote my life to carrying forward this great spirit!"
"Fight for this all your life——"
"Even though I died nine times, I have no regrets;"
"Although there are tens of thousands of people - I'm going!!!"
…
The camera zoomed out again, and several horizontal subtitles appeared on the screen——
[The Beiyang government’s failed diplomacy has aroused strong dissatisfaction among people across the country.
On May 4, 1919, the May Fourth Movement broke out! 】
Then, after a sad background music came to an end, the picture on the TV gradually became quiet and distant.
On the South Lake of Jiaxing, a small boat moves forward quietly.
Twelve young people who had just made a major decision clenched their fists and spoke in unison:
"Proletarians of the world, unite! Proletarians of the world, unite!"
[On July 23, 1921, the First Congress of the Communist Party of China was held! 】
At this moment, no matter which city we are in.
All the viewers in front of the TV have been completely attracted by the pictures on the TV.
At this moment, the TV screen changed again.
In a Republic of China mansion at night, there were many young soldiers wearing cyan military uniforms, red belts on their collars, and white ties on their right arms.
Under the leadership of a handsome young soldier, he walked out of the door.
"The Nanchang Uprising is scheduled to be held at 4 a.m. on August 1st. Three shots will be used as a mark. The password is to unite the mountains and rivers!"
Ping ping ping! ! !
[August 1, 1927, Nanchang Uprising! 】
…
Seeing this second, the crew members of Pujiang Film Studio's "Nanchang Uprising" opened their eyes wide.
Especially director Tang Xiaodan, the scene that just appeared on TV was only for a few moments.
But every young leader who has subtitles has already seen his scalp numb.
"Is it CCTV or it is ahead of us?"
"Did you see where they were standing just now? They were so handsome!"
"I told you so,"
Director Tang still couldn't bear to look away from the TV:
"No one can be handsome, but the actor who plays the role must be handsome!"
…
"A single spark can start a prairie fire!"
[On April 28, 1928, the armies met at Jinggangshan,
Strengthened the revolutionary armed forces and created a new situation in the revolutionary base area! 】
At this moment, the scene of the victory meeting in Jinggangshan appeared on the TV.
The famous historical scene of waving red flags all over the mountain and cheering with guns raised in the fields just happened...
Until now, the audience, who are already familiar with the routines on TV, are looking forward to the next scene with their eyes wide open.
The camera on the TV suddenly went dark.
Surrounded by the Japanese army, eight female soldiers of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces were seriously injured and refused to surrender.
At the last moment of life, pay tribute to your party, your people, and your comrades around you with the last military salute in your life!
[Eight women threw themselves into the river and died heroically for their country! 】
"Commander Shen, is this the bridge you built?"
Facing the plank bridge built by 32 female comrades, no one of more than a thousand soldiers was willing to step on it.
"Time is victory,"
Zhu Lin, director of the Women's Rescue Society, stood in the cold river water and shouted to the shore:
"Comrades, there are more important things waiting for you to complete..."
Then, the female comrades who gritted their teeth and persisted, supported the wooden planks and carried the soldiers across the bridge quickly.
[In 1947, in order to support the Menglianggu Battle, 32 female comrades from Yimeng jumped into the biting cold river water and used their bodies to build a "fire bridge" leading to victory. 】
"The wind is roaring, the horses are braying, the Yellow River is roaring, the Yellow River is roaring -"
From the chorus of soldiers wearing revolutionary military uniforms to the uniform singing of the General Political Department Song and Dance Troupe.
The same sonority, the same power.
Pictures from history and the present constantly overlap and alternate, echoing each other:
"Defend your hometown, defend the Yellow River, defend North China, and defend all of China!"
The exciting scene continues...
"Is it okay for the Chinese to build missiles? Why not?" (Original voice played by Mr. Qian)
boom--
[On October 16, 1964, China’s first atomic bomb exploded successfully! 】
"We advocate that the affairs of any country should be managed by the people of that country themselves!"
[In 1971, China returned to the United Nations! 】
As important historical scenes take off on TV...
The "People's Daily", which showed a gratifying situation, also rushed out.
[On December 18, 1978, emancipate the mind, seek truth from facts... shift the focus of work to socialist modernization... and made the decision to implement reform and opening up! 】
[On May 18, 1980, my country’s first launch vehicle launched into the predetermined waters of the Pacific Ocean was a complete success! 】
[On August 26, 1980, it was agreed to establish special economic zones in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, and Xiamen. 】
Times are different, but youth is the same. In this vast land, there is bright sunshine everywhere.
The campus of Yenching Normal University reappeared in the camera lens.
A group of college students who had just experienced the baptism of history clenched their fists and said loudly to the motherland:
"Please rest assured, the party, a strong country has me!"
[Forward, forward, forward,
Our team faces the sun and steps on the land of the motherland;
Carrying the hope of the nation, we are an invincible force...]
At the end of the picture, the Central Song and Dance Troupe sings a magnificent chorus.
In 1949, 1950...in 1959, images of military parades from previous years popped up one after another.
Mighty and majestic, the roar shook the sky.
Finally, when a bright five-star red flag slowly rises over the land of China.
A line of vigorous and powerful subtitles then settled on the final scene:
[Recalling the prosperous years and looking at the present glory, I wish the motherland prosperity and strength, and the people happiness and well-being! 】
…
Pujiang TV Station, Director’s Office.
Watching the exciting scenes on TV.
Director Gu Zhengzheng and Hu Xiao, who was here for a visit, couldn't help but sing along until the end of the scene.
"Our team shoots to the sun...hey, we're an unbeatable force!"
Hu Xiao also knew how to time himself: "Oh my god, this movie is so good. I feel like I have endless energy at this moment, right Lao Gu?"
"I don't even know what to say,"
Of course, Gu Zhengzheng agreed with his old friend: "I originally thought that the gift film from our station was good enough..."
"It's time to be happy," Hu Xiao smiled and lit a cigarette:
"Don't think that you are the only one who can dance and act, they are not vegetarians either.
Look, this movie only lasts a few minutes, and it talks about so many major historical events.
According to Xiaojiang, what do you think? By the way, it’s called a huge amount of information! "
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhengzheng, who had been sorting out new plots and instilling new ideas before, was suddenly stunned:
"Where has Jiang Shan been recently?"
"..." The next second, Hu Xiao was also stunned: "That kid is currently in... Yanjing!"
…
Pujiang Film Studio, the crew of "Nanchang Uprising".
Director Tang Xiaodan finally called Zhou Yeming's office at CCTV.
"Is this Director Zhou? Your phone is really difficult to call."
"you are?"
"This is Pujiang Film Studio," Tang Xiaodan said:
"We are currently preparing to make a film about the Nanchang Uprising.
Just now, I happened to see a documentary broadcast on your station.
I think its angle of view and position are very interesting, and I want to ask you about it.
For such an important historical moment, which information did you refer to? "
Not to mention the position, Director Tang had consulted a lot of information about the specific participants in "Nanchang Uprising".
In many historical accounts, only a general list of participants is mentioned.
It did not elaborate on which comrades were present at the moment of "Three Guns for Faith".
Others may not care, but he is creating a film that records an important moment in history.
When Zhou Yeming heard what the other party said, he was immediately convinced that he had really met a colleague.
You know, every shot in this era.
Especially red lenses, they all need to be reviewed.
When the footage was finalized, Zhou Yeming and Wang Fulin also specifically asked Jiang Shan about the matter.
"In our National Museum, there are three oil paintings named "Nanchang Uprising" and "August 1st Uprising"."
Zhou Yeming likes Jiangshan’s rigorous work attitude:
“Our screenwriters refer to the specific positions above.
As far as we know, these three works have been repeatedly compared and confirmed by relevant personnel. "
"Really?" Tang Xiaodan nodded to the phone: "Thank you, Director Zhou, for the introduction. I will send someone to confirm it right away."
Well, now, a CCTV documentary has saved me a lot of trouble.
"It turns out that you can also refer to history through oil paintings," Tang Xiaodan learned another trick:
"Who is that? When you play the documentary next time, remember to look at the screenwriter's name!"
…
Just as the other party hung up the phone, the phone rang again in Zhou Yeming's office.
Throughout the afternoon, many CCTV phones kept ringing.
Government agencies, brother units...the most active ones are the people.
After watching CCTV's "National Day Gift Film", viewers from all over were excited to write letters or pick up the phone.
A highly explosive documentary with a unique perspective and novel arrangement.
Just like a spark, in this land of China with scarred culture, it once again ignited the blood and hope of all Chinese people...