Era: Beginning from the Modu Translation Studio

Chapter 422 CCTV’s “National Day Gift”

Pujiang Film Studio had already set up a filming crew for the movie "The Nanchang Uprising" as early as May this year.

In order to successfully shoot this drama which had been delayed for more than 20 years, the leaders of Pujiang Film Studio gave the crew their 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 actors selected and recruited by major drama troupes across the country.

After learning about this, many well-known actors called Shanghai Film Group to recommend themselves.

Not only that, Shanghai Film Group also coordinated and allowed the crew to shoot a scene in Nanchang where the "Iron Army is welcomed into the city."

The filming conditions were top-notch: Nanchang Shengli Pedestrian Street was completely closed for one day, all shopping malls and shops were closed, and more than 800 police officers and 5000 people acted as extras.

"The Nanchang Uprising" is the first film in Chinese cinema history to feature many great heroes using their real names and addressing them directly.

It is also a large-scale production shot by Pujiang Film Studio specifically for next year's "August 1st Tribute".

At this moment, the crew, who had just returned from a location survey in Lushan, Nanchang and Jiujiang, were making the final work confirmation before filming began.

"That's the basic situation. Is there anything else you can add?"

Tang Xiaodan, the director of "Crossing the River Reconnaissance", has made many breakthroughs in this film despite being in his sixties:

"If there are no objections, the filming of The Nanchang Uprising will start next month..."

"Director Tang,"

Suddenly, two men ran in from the office next door, one after the other.

The first thing he did when he entered the room was to reach for the TV in the corner: "Take a look at this..."

With a series of clicks, the CCTV images appeared on the TV.

This whole operation was completely incomprehensible to the people in the room.

Director Tang Xiaodan was about to lose her temper, but the moment she opened her mouth, she was stopped by the picture on the TV...

A university campus composed of green shade, sunshine, breeze, cicada chirping, car bells...

A male student in a white shirt was walking on a path surrounded by green plants, with his head down and a book in his hands.

He walked slowly, muttering something, his eyes completely focused on the book in his hands:
"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 an overalls skirt was also looking down at a book:

"Warlords were fighting each other, bandits were rampant, and the people were displaced and lived in dire straits..."

Just as Chen Baoguo and Zhu Lin were holding the book and reciting something.

Zhang Guangbei, holding a book, was standing under a sycamore tree on the Normal University campus with a look of grief and indignation on his face:
"Why should we Chinese give in step by step and allow ourselves to be slaughtered?"

The camera gradually zooms out into the sky.

Looking down from here, you can see the new and old teaching buildings of Yenching Normal University.

Many contemporary students, holding books in their hands, walk around the campus.

"This history has no dates. It is filled with two words: cannibalism!"

“Is there any hope for a country like this?”

“Where is the way out for the people?”

"..."

The scene changed, 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 in the air.

The scene on TV returned to the Normal University campus - the cradle where the May Fourth Movement was planned and initiated.

"If you don't break, you won't stand!"

"China needs warriors and fighters at this moment!"

“China is my China and your China!”

"Students, an important moment in history is about to arrive—"

"..."

Gradually, accompanied by the students' inner monologues that broke through the sky.

Multiple students scattered across the campus appeared at the same place at the same time.

They walked shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand...

"Students, are you ready?"

In front of a large group of college students from the 80s,
Veterans Zhang Guangbei, Xie Yuan, Chen Baoguo, Zhao Baogang, Zhu Lin, Shen Danping... raised a bright red flag together with indignation in their eyes.

"Go to the streets—"

Zhang Guangbei raised his arms and all the students rushed out with their flags held high.

Suddenly, the picture flickered.

A large group of college students dressed in 80s style clothing suddenly turned into a group of college students wearing May th 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 point on TV.

In just a few seconds, the Normal University campus on TV had returned to 1919.

The entire campus...the entire city of Yanjing was filled with protesting students waving banners 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...

The organizers of the May Fourth Movement, with their names written on them, shouted loudly in front of the camera:

"We will fight them to the bitter end—"

"Our actions today are a harbinger of China's bright future—"

"Fight till death—"

"Fight to the bitter end—"

"I am willing!"

"I am willing!"

"I am willing!"

"Turn your back on darkness and face the light—"

“I will devote my life to promoting this great spirit!”

"Struggle for this all your life—"

"Even if I die nine times, I will never regret it;"

“Even if there are tens of thousands of people, I will go!!!”

……

The camera zoomed out again, and a few subtitles appeared on the screen—

[The Beiyang government's failed diplomacy aroused strong dissatisfaction among people across the country.

On May 1919, 5, the May Fourth Movement broke out! 】

Then, after a sad background music ended, the picture on TV gradually became quiet and distant.

On the South Lake in Jiaxing, a small boat is moving quietly forward.

Twelve young people who had just made an important decision clenched their fists and spoke in unison:
"Workers of all countries, unite! Workers of all countries, unite!"

[On July 1921, 7, the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held! ]

At this moment, no matter which city you are in.

All the viewers in front of the TV were completely attracted by the pictures on TV.

At this moment, the TV screen changed again.

In a mansion of the Republic of China under the night sky, there are many young soldiers wearing blue military uniforms, red belts around their collars, and white bandages on their right arms.

Led by a handsome young soldier, they strode out of the gate.

"The Nanchang Uprising is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m. on August 1. Three shots will be fired as a signal. The password is: unify the country!"

Ping ping ping! ! !
【August 1927, 8, Nanchang Uprising! 】

……

When they saw this moment, the crew members of Pujiang Film Studio's "The Nanchang Uprising" opened their eyes wide.

Especially director Tang Xiaodan, the scenes that just appeared on TV were only for a few moments.

But every young leader who had access to subtitles had his scalp tingling after watching them.

"It must be CCTV. They are ahead of us." "Did you see where they were standing just now? They are so cool!"

"I told you so long ago,"

Director Tang still couldn't bear to take his eyes off the TV:

"Anyone can be ugly, but the actor who plays one role must be handsome!"

……

"A single spark can start a prairie fire!"

[1928, April 4, meeting at Jinggangshan,
It strengthened the revolutionary armed forces and created a brand new situation in the revolutionary base areas! 】

At this moment, the scene of the victorious meeting at Jinggangshan has appeared on TV.

The famous historical scene of red flags waving all over the mountains and guns raised and cheering all over the fields appeared just like that...

Up to this point, the audience, who have become familiar with the TV routines, are waiting with wide eyes for the next scene.

The camera on the TV suddenly went dark.

Surrounded by the Japanese army, eight seriously injured female soldiers of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces refused to surrender.

At the last moment of life, he gave the last military salute to his party, his people, and his comrades around him!
[Eight women jumped into the river and died heroically for their country! ]

"Staff Officer Shen, is this the bridge you repaired?"

Faced with the wooden bridge built by 32 female comrades, none of the more than soldiers were willing to set foot on it.

"Time wins,"

Zhu Lin, director of the Women's Rescue Association, stood in the icy river and shouted to the shore:

"Comrades, there are more important things waiting for you to accomplish..."

Afterwards, the female comrades gritted their teeth and held on to the wooden boards, helping the soldiers to quickly cross the bridge.

[In 1947, in order to support the Battle of Menglianggu, 32 women from Yimeng jumped into the freezing cold river and used their bodies to build a "bridge of fire" leading to victory.]

"The wind is howling, the horses are neighing, 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.

Just as sonorous and powerful.

The images of history and the present constantly overlap and echo each other:
"Defend our hometown, defend the Yellow River, defend North China, and defend all of China!"

The exciting scene continues...

"Can the Chinese develop missiles? Why not?" (Qian Lao's original voice)

boom--

[On October 1964, 10, 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 are shown on TV...

One after another, the People's Daily, which showed promising developments, also rushed out.

[On December 1978, 12, we liberated our minds, sought truth from facts, shifted the focus of our work to socialist modernization, and made the decision to implement reform and opening up! ]

[On May 1980, 5, my country's first carrier rocket launched into the Pacific Ocean was a complete success! ]

[On August 1980, 8, it was agreed to establish special economic zones in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou and Xiamen.]

Each era is different, but youth is the same. In this vast land, there is bright sunshine everywhere.

Reappearing in the camera on the campus of Yenching Normal University.

A group of college students who had just experienced the baptism of history clenched their fists and said loudly to their motherland:

"Please rest assured, the Party will make the country strong!"

Forward, forward, forward,
Our team is facing the sun, with our feet on the land of our motherland;
Carrying the hope of the nation, we are an invincible force...】

At the end of the scene, the Central Song and Dance Troupe sang a magnificent chorus.

In 1949, 1950...1959, images of military parades from previous years emerged one after another.

Mighty and majestic, the roar shakes the sky.

Finally, when a bright five-star red flag rises slowly over the land of China.

A line of powerful subtitles then froze on the final scene:

[Recalling the glorious past and looking at the present glory, I wish the motherland prosperity and strength, and the people happiness and health! ]

……

Pujiang TV Station, Director’s Office.

Watching the exciting and thrilling scenes on TV.

Station Director Gu Zhengzheng and Hu Xiao, who was visiting the place, couldn’t help but sing along until the show ended.

"Our team heads to the sun... Hey, we are an unbeatable force!"

Hu Xiao even knew how to pat himself on the back: "Oh my god, this movie is so good. I feel like I have endless energy right now, right, Lao Gu?"

“I don’t know what to say.”

Gu Zhengzheng certainly agreed with his old friend's opinion: "I thought our tribute film was good enough..."

"It's too early to be happy," Hu Xiao smiled and lit a cigarette:

“Don’t think you’re the only one who can dance and act at the same time, I’m not a pushover.

Look, this film is only a few minutes long, but it tells stories of so many major historical events.

How did Xiao Jiang put it? That’s right, it’s called a huge amount of information! "

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhengzheng, who was organizing new plots and instilling new ideas, was suddenly stunned:
"Where has Jiangshan been recently?"

"..." The next second, Hu Xiao was also stunned: "That kid is currently in...Yanjing!"

……

Pujiang Film Studio, crew of "The Nanchang Uprising".

Director Tang Xiaodan finally called Zhou Yeming's office at CCTV.

"Is this Director Zhou? It's really hard to get through to you."

"you are?"

"I'm from Pujiang Film Studio," Tang Xiaodan said.
"We are currently planning to shoot a film about the Nanchang Uprising.

Just now, I happened to see a documentary broadcast by your station.

I think its perspective and position are very interesting, and I want to ask you about it.
What document did you refer to for such an important historical moment? "

Not to mention the positions, Director Tang even looked up a lot of information about the specific participants in "The Nanchang Uprising".

In many historical accounts, only one general list of participants is mentioned.

It did not elaborate on which comrades were present at the moment of "three shots as a sign of trust".

Others may not care, but he is creating a film that records an important moment in history.

When Zhou Yeming heard the other party's words, he immediately believed that he had met a fellow practitioner.

You know, every shot in this era.

Especially the red lenses, they all need to be reviewed.

When the storyboard was being finalized, Zhou Yeming and Wang Fulin also specifically asked Jiangshan about this 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 screenwriter referred 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 into the phone. "Thank you, Director Zhou, for your introduction. I'll send someone to confirm it right away."

Now, a CCTV documentary has saved me a lot of trouble.

"It turns out that you can also refer to history through oil painting," Tang Xiaodan learned another trick:
"Hey, next time you play a documentary, remember to look at the screenwriter's name!"

……

As soon as the person on the other end hung up, the phone rang again in Zhou Yeming's office.

For the entire afternoon, many phones at CCTV kept ringing.

Government agencies, sister units... the most active ones are the people.

After watching CCTV's "National Day Tribute Film", audiences from all over the world excitedly wrote letters or picked up the phone.

A high-energy documentary with a unique perspective and novel arrangement.

Just like a spark, it once again ignited the passion and hope of all Chinese people in this scarred land of China...

(End of this chapter)