Pujiang Film Studio had established a filming crew for the movie "Nanchang Uprising" as early as May this year.
In order to successfully film this drama, which has been delayed for more than 20 years, the leaders of Pujiang Studio gave the crew the greatest support.
The director of "Reconnaissance Crossing the River", the photographer of "The Red Detachment of Women", the composer of "Play My Beloved Tu Pipa", major drama troupes across the country select and recruit actors.
After learning about this incident, many well-known actors called Shanghai Film and Television to recommend themselves.
Not only that, Shanghai Film also coordinated and allowed the crew to shoot the scene "The Iron Army Enters the City to Welcome" in Nanchang.
We got top-notch shooting conditions with Nanchang Shengli Pedestrian Street completely closed for one day, all shopping malls and shops closed, and more than 800 police officers and more than 5,000 people acting as extras.
"Nanchang Uprising" is the first film in the history of our country's films to feature many of the great heroes of a generation by their true names and address them directly.
It is also a large-scale production specially shot by Pujiang Film Studio for next year's "August 1st Gift".
At this moment, the film crew, who had just returned from the actual location inspection in Lushan, Nanchang, and Jiujiang, were doing the last work confirmation before starting filming.
"This is the basic situation. Let's see if there is anything else we can add."
Tang Xiaodan, the director who once directed "Reconnaissance Crossing the River", has made many breakthroughs in this film even though he is already in his sixties:
"If there are no objections, the start time of "Nanchang Uprising" will be next month..."
"Director Tang,"
Suddenly, two gay men ran in from the office next door one after another.
The first thing I did when I walked in was reaching out to the TV in the corner: "Look at this quickly..."
With a click of the dial, CCTV footage appeared on the TV.
This operation was completely incomprehensible to the people in the room.
Director Tang Xiaodan was about to get angry, but the moment he opened his mouth, he was stopped by the picture on the TV...
A university campus is a combination of green shade, sunshine, breeze, chirping of cicadas, car bells...
A male classmate wearing a white shirt was walking on a path surrounded by green plants with his head lowered and holding a book.
His steps were very slow, he was mumbling words, and 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 on campus, a girl wearing a suspender skirt was also looking down at a book:
"Warlords are fighting, bandits are rampant, people are displaced, and they are living in dire straits..."
Just when Chen Baoguo and Zhu Lin were holding books and chanting.
Zhang Guangbei, holding a book in his arms, was standing under a sycamore tree on the campus of Normal University with a face full of sorrow and indignation:
"Why do we Chinese have to give in every step and let others take advantage of us?"
The camera gradually zooms into the sky.
From top to bottom, you can see the old and new teaching buildings of Yenching Normal University.
Many contemporary students holding books in their hands walk through the campus.
"This history has no chronology. There are two words written all over the book - cannibalism!"
"Can a country like this be saved?"
“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 like the West cannot lose Jerusalem... The Chinese government refuses to accept this shameful contract!"
A muddy wind and rain was misty.
The scene on TV returned to the Normal University campus—the cradle of the May Fourth Movement.
"If you don't break it, you won't stand it!"
"China needs warriors and fighters at this time!"
"China is my China, and it is also your China!"
"Classmates, an important moment in history is coming——"
"..."
Gradually, accompanied by the inner monologues of the students, they burst into the sky one by one.
Multiple students all over the campus appeared in the same place at the same time.
They were side by side, holding hands...
"Classmates, are you ready?"
A large group of college students from the 1980s stood in front of the team,
Veterans Zhang Guangbei, Xie Yuan, Chen Baoguo, Zhao Baogang, Zhu Lin, Shen Danping... raised a bright red flag with eyes full of indignation.
"Take to the streets——"
Zhang Guangbei raised his arms and all the students rushed out with their flags high.
Suddenly, the screen flickered.
A large group of college students dressed in the 1980s suddenly turned into a group of college students dressed in 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 inspired by the turning picture on TV.
In just a few seconds, the Normal University campus on TV has returned to 1919.
The entire campus...the entire Yanjing city was filled with protesting students waving slogans and shouting slogans.
"When the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible!"
"Give me back Qingdao!"
"Give me back my sovereignty!"
Li Dazhao, Xie Shaomin, Kuang Husheng...
One by one, organizers of the May 4th Movement with their names subtitled shouted loudly in the camera——
"We will fight them to the bitter end——"
"Our actions today are the harbinger of China's bright future——"
"Fight to the death——"
"Fight to the bitter end——"
"I do!"
"I do!"
"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 thousands of people - I am going!!!"
…
The camera zoomed out again, and several horizontal subtitles appeared on the screen——
[The failed diplomacy of the Beiyang government has aroused strong dissatisfaction among the 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 o'clock in the morning on August 1st. Three shots will be used as a mark. The password is to unify 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" suddenly opened their eyes wide.
Especially the director Tang Xiaodan, who just appeared on TV, even though it was only for a few moments.
But every young leader who has subtitles has already seen his scalp numb.
"Is it CCTV or is it 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!"
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…
"A single spark can start a prairie fire!"
【April 28, 1928, the armies met at Jinggangshan,
Strengthened the revolutionary armed forces and created a new situation in the revolutionary base areas!]
At this moment, the scene of the victory meeting in Jinggangshan has appeared on the TV.
The famous historical scene of waving red flags all over the mountain and cheering with guns raised all over the place 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 wooden 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..."
Later, 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 in revolutionary 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 reappears 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 that the party will be strong, we have 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...1959, images of military parades from previous years popped up one after another.
Mighty and majestic, its roar shook the heavens.
Finally, when a bright five-star red flag slowly rose over the land of China.
A line of vigorous and powerful subtitles then settled on the final scene:
[Recalling the prosperous years, looking at the glory of the present, I wish the motherland is prosperous and strong, and the people are happy and healthy!]
…
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, right?"
"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 early 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 covers so many major historical events.
According to Xiaojiang, what do you mean? 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, 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, 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 records, 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 split shots were finalized, Zhou Yeming and Wang Fulin also specifically asked Jiang Shan about this matter.
"In our National Museum, we have collected 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:
"So, 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...
