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The sixth generation director

The director’s role from past to present

The director plays a vital role in film creation. From the past to the present, the role of the director continues to evolve and develop. In the past, the director was just a simple conductor, responsible for directing actors to perform and shoot scenes. However, as time goes by, the director's role becomes more and more important, and the director begins to be involved in all aspects of the film, including script, photography, music, production, etc.

The emergence of the sixth generation directors

The sixth generation directors refer to a new generation of directors in the Chinese film industry. They were born in the late 1960s and early 1970s. New power of creation. These directors were influenced by Western films, and their film works are full of modernity and artistry, while also reflecting the changes and development of Chinese society.

Characteristics of the works of sixth-generation directors

The works of sixth-generation directors are characterized by strong realism and humanistic care. Their film works usually reflect the life at the bottom of Chinese society and the suffering of the people, while also expressing their concerns and thinking about social issues. Their film works usually do not pursue commercial benefits, but pay more attention to the artistry and ideological nature of the film.

The filmmaking process of sixth-generation directors

The filmmaking process of sixth-generation directors is usually divided into the following steps:

1. Script creation: Sixth-generation directors usually participate in the creation of scripts themselves or collaborate with screenwriters to complete the creation of scripts.

2. Shooting preparation: Before shooting, the director will communicate with photographers, artists and other personnel to determine the shooting plan and picture style of the movie.

3. Shooting: During shooting, the director will personally direct the actors to perform and shoot the scenes, and will also coordinate and communicate with the photographer and other personnel.

4. Post-production: After the filming is completed, the director will coordinate and communicate with editors, musicians and other personnel to complete the post-production of the film.

Representative works of the sixth generation directors

Representative works of the sixth generation directors include Wang Xiaoshuai's "Beijing Folding", Jia Zhangke's "Old Friends in Mountains and Rivers", Zhang Yimou's "Red Sorghum", etc. wait. These film works are full of modernity and artistic sense, and also reflect the changes and development of Chinese society.

Conclusion

The sixth generation of directors is a new force in Chinese film creation. Their film works are full of modernity and artistic sense, reflecting the changes and development of Chinese society. Their film works not only have commercial value, but more importantly, they are ideological and artistic. I believe that as time goes by, the films of sixth-generation directors will receive more and more attention and love from people.