New Age Artists

Chapter 646 National Awakening
After the premiere.

Related entries quickly topped the list.

The audience gave overwhelming support, and many people joined in the fight for the agenda.

Those who support Shen Santong's tough stance regard him as a representative of "daring to speak the truth."

There were also some "nationalists" who opposed Shen Santong, believing that his speech disrupted the heated situation and poured cold water on it.

However, the defenses of some intellectuals and liberal media were directly breached.

"Shen Santong's speech at the premiere was a disaster!"

"Someone please take care of Shen Santong and stop him from ruining Wonder Woman!"

"It's another mainstream 'brainwashing film' that uses the so-called 'people's view of history' to package history, but it actually serves the current politics."

"The tragedy is reduced to a slogan, ignoring the complexity of history. This kind of film only incites emotions rather than promotes real reflection."

"Calling the book an 'Akita Dog' is so low-class! Five-cent! Not only is it not constructive, but it also exposes his narrow-mindedness and ignorance!"

"History should not be used to incite hatred!"

"It is under the banner of 'historical authenticity', but in fact it is full of mainstream narratives. The criticism of the Fruit Party is too one-sided and completely ignores the historical context of the time."

"Populism! Superficial! They actually called the script 'dog' and the bald man 'son of a bitch'. Such a movie should not be released!"

"Kang Honglei was taken advantage of! A typical Shen Santong movie that completely ignores the role of the international community."

"Shen Santong's uncontrollable desire to perform is disgusting!"

I don’t know what the mentality of some people is. They insist on watching it even though they know they don’t like it.

I felt uncomfortable while watching the movie. Shen Santong's criticism was not as strong as Xiao Gangpao's "1942", but Shen Santong separated the Kuomintang and the Communist Party and brought them together to beat them up.

In addition, Shen Santong’s speech at the premiere expressed his attitude towards the book and the United States.

A certain group of people are completely pissed off.

Whether it is the line of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the line of the United States, or the line on the island.

Shen Santong pushed the issue to the bottom, and everyone was so angry that they couldn't sleep.

Barking and howling.

Criticisms were expressed about Shen Santong's populist remarks, inciting hatred, simplifying complex history into a binary opposition, and ignoring the necessity of cross-strait and China-Japan people-to-people exchanges.

Conspiracy theories are indispensable.

Shen Santong’s correlation analysis of the “U-shaped lock incident” is definitely a conspiracy theory.

The film industry professionals were also in an uproar.

Some people believe that Shen Santong’s efforts to convey historical views through film have filled the “Chinese perspective gap” in the subject of the Nanjing Massacre and can inspire more mainstream films to attempt artistic expression.

Some were also very angry. Shen Santong had lifted the lid and refused to cater to foreign awards, which had slapped too many people in the face.

Not to mention now, in a few years, Europe will be fucking swallowed up, and there are still people licking international film festivals, and a group of media are there to please themselves.

Big Mouth started to liquidate as if he had his father's support.

At this time in 12, both Dao Dao and Ben Zi had great influence in the entertainment industry.

Some academics also came out to accuse Shen Santong of over-instrumentalizing films and weakening artistic independence.

The stance of rejecting international film festivals has been interpreted as closed creation, which has undermined the internationalization of Chinese films.

Among the film industry practitioners, many investors, producers, and directors who are still active are waiting and watching.

Shen Santong directly pointed out that external forces are manipulating public opinion, and we can no longer pretend to be ignorant.

The key is that the audience knows about it. Next, they may have to be wary of the sensitivity of the subject matter and the risk of public opinion.

Creations on similar historical themes should be made with greater caution, or endorsement from relevant parties should be sought.

As for the most important audience's reputation, it was all positive.

"The movie really shocked me! From the daily life of Lu Dachuan and his brothers to the fall of Nanjing, every shot is heart-wrenching. The director restored that period of history from the perspective of ordinary people. It was not deliberately sensational, but made people feel deeply powerless and angry. Remembering history is not for hatred, but to prevent the tragedy from happening again."

"A shocking movie! A rare historical film! As good as Schindler's List!"

"I cried for a long time after the movie ended, because of the despair and struggle of that era. This movie made me cherish today's peaceful life even more, and made me believe more firmly that only by unity and self-reliance can history never repeat itself."

"As a Nanjing native, I feel particularly heavy-hearted. I recalled the stories my grandparents told me, and it is hard to imagine how they survived. There is no exaggerated sentimentality, but it resonates deeply with people. Remembering history is the responsibility of every Nanjing native." "1937" not only restores the cruelty of the Nanjing Massacre, but also shows the complexity and helplessness of that era. This movie should be seen by more people, especially the younger generation."

“A conscientious work! It interweaves history and reality, carrying both the heaviness of history and the light of hope.”

"1937 is not only a movie, but also a history textbook. Every detail makes people feel the cruelty and helplessness of that era. The historical authenticity is shocking, especially the restrained description of the atrocities of the Japanese army, which makes people even more angry."

In 12, all those born in the 90s have gotten married.

Young audiences were attracted by Shen Santong's confident attitude as he looked at the world with equal eyes.

Older audiences appreciate Shen Santong's historical views, especially his belief in national rejuvenation.

There are multiple resonances in the film, and the ending song of "Wrong Time and Space" quickly topped all major charts.

The groups that suffered the most from defense breach were the pro-Japanese and pro-American groups.

Amidst the controversy, the film became a hot topic.

Moreover, the mainstream discussion is very positive, and the controversy comes from the howling of marginal groups.

"12" will be released nationwide on December 13.

The first day box office, including previews and advance screenings, was over 60 million.

The box office grossed 3.2 million in the first four days.

The film's influence is also spreading in academic circles.

Major history schools analyze historical archetypes in films, from economics to cultural life.

The authenticity of "1937" has stood the test.

The price data has very little error with the grain price fluctuation curve in November 1937 of the NJ City Archives.

Researchers of the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression expressed their appreciation for the film. Some film and television works attributed the massacre to individual soldiers losing control, but the scheduling killing pattern shown in "1937" was consistent with the systematic evidence of the -man killing competition in the Tokyo Trial.

It also achieved success at the global box office.

The overseas main hit is Shen Santong, and the popularity of "The Lost Tomb" is still there, and the window period for the United States to destroy the free trade zone has not passed.

In the first week, it earned more than 200 million RMB, or more than 50 million US dollars, overseas.

No one has mentioned Shen Santong’s anti-American remarks for the time being, and the focus has been on the Sino-Japanese issues reflected in the film.

The Sankei Shimbun protested that 1937 incited anti-Japanese sentiment.

Reuters reported on its front page that "China's film industry settles accounts with historical revisionism," quoting a professor from the University of Berlin who said that "1937" reflects the huge changes in the cultural circle of the University of Tokyo.

As the movie was released across the board, it sparked heated discussions.

After watching the movie, the audience recommended it to their friends, and the audience began to awaken.

True awakening.

"1937" is not a scary movie, but it can make people grow after watching it.

This reminds me of the rumors that Shen Santong had interfered with "Nanjing Nanjing" and the conflict between him and the Zhang brothers over "The Flowers of War".

Combined with the "anti-Shen" incident, Shen Santong made an unusual statement regarding Mo Yan's award.

The audience who watched the premiere of "1937" could basically understand what Shen Santong was doing.

Magical realism is just a creative technique, just a tool.

It can be used to deconstruct or to construct.

Movies are just a tool that can be used to deconstruct or construct.

A few years ago, Shen Santong expressed his views in this regard, saying that more construction should be done rather than deconstruction, and more creation should be done rather than destruction.

"1937" is a sword thrust by Shen Santong, and also his cultural expression.

Just like "Until Total Victory", which he released during his first internet storm, movies are his way of expression, indeed.

Compared to the box office, the biggest impact of "1937" is on practitioners.

Without using any internet trolls, the film successfully completed a precise attack on historical nihilism.

In this era of increasingly developed self-media, the audience has begun to torture with their own right to speak.

(End of this chapter)