The only sun in Huayu

Those who supported it began to oppose it, and those who opposed it began to support it.

Whether they support or oppose her, everyone is criticizing Lu Chuan.

This is all because Yasujiro Ozu's memoirs and diaries were unearthed.

"Seeing these Chinese soldiers, I didn't see them as enemies at all. They were like insects everywhere. I started to deny the value of human beings; they were just objects. No matter how much I shot them, I remained calm."

"The way the killing was done was exactly like in period dramas. The moment the chop landed, the person didn't move, then they'd fall down with a scream. That's exactly how the drama was supposed to work. I can't believe I even thought of something like that."

An elderly Chinese woman approached the troop commander, saying, "My daughter was raped by one of your men." The commander demanded evidence. The woman produced a piece of cloth. (Everyone assembles.) The commander gathered everyone together, took out the cloth, and asked, "Does anyone remember this cloth?" "No," the commander replied. "Next," "No," and so on. After questioning the last person, he quietly approached the woman and said, "You've seen it; there's no one like this in the unit." The woman nodded. Suddenly, the commander drew his sword and killed the woman. He calmly wiped the sword and sheathed it. Everyone dispersed.

"On the way from Anyi to Fengxin, at the three-way intersection leading to Jing'an, remnants of the enemy and locals lay dead on the road. Beside one of the locals, a newborn baby was playing with a bag of dry bread. Blood trickled down his eyelids, congealing on his cheeks, but he was completely unaware, crying on and off. His large, bound feet would turn to dust with a single step. The baby was frolicking in the ranks, with rapeseed flowers serving as the backdrop, becoming a scene in the film—but this wasn't just a concept."

"Today, a comfort station opened outside Nanjing city, and business is booming. Our team was the first to be served as soon as it opened. We were given two comfort vouchers, some 'Star Secret Ointment,' and some rubber. Three for the peninsula people and twelve for the Chinese."

"Our march route went from Shanghai to Dachang Town. After the Battle of Suzhou Creek, we moved to Zhenjiang, Chuxian, and Dingyuan, where we were stationed and participated in the Battle of Xuzhou. Then we bypassed Suxian, Bengbu, Nanjing, Anqing, and Dabie Mountains to Xinyang. From Hankou, we turned north and finally returned to Nanchang from Yucheng. The whole journey was 1,500 to 1,600 li."

These statements are all from Yasujiro Ozu's memoirs and diaries.

An officer of the Japanese poison gas unit during the invasion of China, who had used poison gas on the Yangtze River, participated in the Battle of Shanghai, the Battle of Nanjing, and the Nanjing Massacre.
He was filled with evil, and never reflected on or repented even slightly afterward.

The film and history interact, and Kadokawa, just like the real-life Japanese books, has remained unchanged.

We are separated only by a strip of water, yet we are mortal enemies!

The more they learned, the more the audience gritted their teeth in anger.

"Lu Chuan deserves to die!"

The notebook that had been spying on the screen was the first to notice something was wrong.

Initially, they were delighted that the film "whitewashed" Kadokawa and downplayed the Chinese narrative.

But soon, some astute Japanese commentators and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sensed something different.

Only after the overwhelming anger of Chinese audiences was translated and analyzed did they suddenly realize the truth.

Instead of whitewashing their history and deconstructing China's suffering as they had hoped, this film has built consensus in a more profound way!
An internal assessment report released by a think tank affiliated with the Asahi Shimbun pointed out...

"The Nanjing Massacre" seems to offer Kadokawa a 'way out' and 'redemption,' but in the interpretation of Chinese audiences, this character has become a typical example of 'hypocrisy,' 'cowardice,' and 'evasion of historical responsibility.'

"The act of picking up a camera is widely regarded as a more sophisticated attempt to use art to whitewash evil. This has reinforced the negative impression among the younger generation in China that Japanese writers are 'knowing small manners but lacking in righteousness.' Its long-term cultural influence is extremely bad, and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages."

Followed by.

"Nanjing," which had a limited release in Japan and was shown on only a few screens to begin with, was quietly pulled from theaters and disappeared.

Don't ask, the answer is a playback malfunction, the movie theater caught fire and lost power.

In short, just keep reading the air!

The tone of mainstream media in Japan began to change, shifting from initial praise to cautious questioning, and even criticism emerged, arguing that Lu Chuan's handling of the matter was "too idealistic" and "failed to accurately grasp the complexity of historical issues."

Japanese netizens, adept at reading the room, have also begun to criticize.

At almost the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also taking action.

As the public opinion storm reached its climax, Hu Jintao spoke out, launching a counterattack from both sides, blaming both sides equally.

On the one hand, he called on the public to move beyond "historical hatred," and on the other hand, he pointed out that "the root of the problem lies in the fact that Japan has never truly reflected on and apologized."

This attempt to balance the two sides has sparked public outrage and, instead of guiding public opinion, has made the speaker a target for both sides.

Of course, what really broke the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' defenses was that figures like Zhang Mingyuan and Song Ci, who were either fed dog food or brought their own dog food, were adding fuel to the fire.

Zhang Mingyuan and the others were furious.

They don't read the wind direction!

They don't care whether the book is alive or dead!
I am extremely angry about the awakening of the audience!
"We must separate the work from the author!"

"Western countries can also support and praise Hitler and Spicy. This is not to revive their spirits, nor does it mean that we agree with his ideas. It is simply to appreciate Hitler's achievements in art and literature."

"We must separate the work from the author, and we must separate the work from the author's viewpoints, stances, character, and private morality."

However, the more such a viewpoint is expressed, the more discussion it sparks.

Some things are too fragile to be weighed; they'll die if exposed to light.

International students directly refuted the rumors.

"In Germany, it is illegal to even unintentionally quote a passage from 'Mein Kampf' in public."

There are also in-depth analyses of the film from the arts and culture community.

These people were not originally on Lu Chuan's side.

"Do you really think Lu Chuan is paying homage to Ozu? Take a closer look at the hypocritical, self-satisfied expression on Kadokawa's face after he picked up the camera!"

"This isn't a tribute; it's a revelation! It's implying that behind the seemingly peaceful art lies a collective silence and evasion of responsibility for the war! Lu Chuan's knife has gone too far!"

When Jia Zhangke and the others came to their senses, they all blurted out curses at Lu Chuan.

Re-examining the film's details, the more I watch, the more chilling it becomes. If this isn't a tribute, but rather the highest form of criticism and mockery, then wouldn't their previous adoration have become a colossal joke?
He went from being a comedian in art to a clown in history!

The "art" that he praised became a sharp blade thrust into his own beliefs!

He's just a complete clown!
If all art is like Lu Chuan's, what's the point of them creating art? How can they "think independently" or "be clear-headed"?

"Shameless! They're exploiting our admiration for the master to make such a despicable statement!"

A film critic who had previously praised the film angrily changed his tune, but only in private.

Jia Zhangke also complained angrily in private: "Lu Chuan has betrayed the art of film!"

Japanese critics and those in the arts and culture circles began to fiercely criticize the film, but some viewers calmed down and began to re-examine the work.

However, in 2009, sorry to say, patriotism was not something that could be said aloud in public discourse, and it was not even allowed until 2017.

The reason why the opinions of the five-star audience were able to emerge was because they happened to merge with the arts and culture circles and the public.

As the male colonist, who had been eating a lot of beautiful dog food, came to his senses, the only consensus in the entire public opinion field was reached.

Even voices of support were suppressed.

Unification turned into "criticizing Lu".

Tian Lili called Lu Chuan: "Chuan'er, I'm helping you out, and this is how you treat me? You should at least have discussed these things with me beforehand?"

Lu Chuan: "I didn't, I didn't, it wasn't me."

Tian Lili had already hung up the phone.

Tian Lili was the most gentle one, after all, Lu Chuan also came from a literary family.

Some cultural figures weren't so polite.

It's no longer about discussing art, but a cold warning and a clear demarcation.

Lu Chuan's move was too ruthless!
He instantly surpassed Shen Shandeng to become the person they hated the most!
Artistic types might be able to stick their tongues out, but they absolutely cannot be associated with Lu Chuan.

One is the evaluation system of "art" and "independence," which has been completely destroyed. On the other hand, it has been linked to "high-level satire," so who will dare to vote for them or give them awards in the future?
They said, "Grandpa, we're just praising you." Would anyone believe that?

Otherwise, how can we get money from external funds?

Furthermore, what will happen if relevant departments find that "art" can play a positive role?
The attitude of Japanese media has also undergone a complete 180-degree change. On the surface, the former "understanding" has turned into "misunderstanding" and "criticism," while in private, they are conveying pressure through various channels.

At this moment, the audience's criticism is the least important thing.

Therefore, Lu Chuan, who was at the very center of the storm, completely broke down.

Although the film's original intention was successful.

The film's ultimate social impact, by a twist of fate, achieved multiple objectives.

History has been commemorated.

The falsehood of the notebook has been exposed.

The formation of national consensus.

The heated debate between the two sides unexpectedly strengthened the social consensus on "opposing historical nihilism" and "the necessity of upholding the national stance."

However, the cost is a bit high.

The most terrifying thing is that Lu Chuan herself is the price to pay.

His once-proud colleagues in the arts and culture circle regarded him as a "traitor" and a "liar".

After the producers discovered that the film's effects were counterproductive, he lost the international market.

Even mainstream audiences don't understand him, and he has to bear the infamy of being called "Lu Chuan Taro".

Lu Chuan can be said to have sacrificed her artistic life and personal reputation to the grand narrative of history.

The flames he lit with his own hands burned everything to ashes, just as he had hoped.

That includes everything about himself.

All that remained was a vast expanse of white ruins.

He made history; if he hadn't sacrificed himself, his life would have been perfect.

Lu Chuan cried; he wasn't even this heartbroken when his girlfriend was stolen away.

This is truly godlike!

The suffering of history, the audience's perception, and then the sacrifice of himself—the three combined are like setting off fireworks on a dragon vein; bang, it explodes!

pain!
It hurts!
It hurts so much!
If Lu Chuan still didn't understand what was going on at this point, then he was a complete idiot.

"That son of a bitch, Shen Shandeng! How could he be so wicked!" (End of Chapter)