Taking director Bird as an example, this paper compares his early independent films with recent commercial films in terms of system, and analyzes the elements of Bird films and markets in the changing

Taking director Bird as an example, this paper compares his early independent films with recent commercial films in terms of system, and analyzes the elements of Bird films and markets in the changing environment. Bird said he was a pessimist. I feel a little strange to hear a man who is 1.8 meters tall, strong and well-nourished. However, when I think of the stories of Bird movies from 65438 to 2000, such as Neuropathy Caused by Alcoholism (Son) and Female Murderer (Going Home for the New Year), I have no doubt.

Of course, as we have seen with our own eyes, Bird is pessimistic, but not world-weary. Pessimism didn't stop him from making amazing movies, nor did it stop him from becoming a shrewd realist.

One thing impressed me very much. Three months later, I attended the 56th Venice Film Festival in Bird and won the best director award. That was the first time I met him. At that time, I chatted with him for a while and then asked him what he thought of the critics. "critic?" Bird lifted up his big head and stared at his big eyes and asked me. This rhetorical question is as deeply embedded in my memory as a nail, and it is very likely to rust to death. Later, whenever I thought of Bird, my first reaction was to think of it.

Later, I had more contact with Bird, and found that rhetorical question was originally his style of dialogue with people, especially with reporters, especially when talking about movies. When combined with his fluctuating facial expressions, his way of speaking is often aggressive. This seriousness is in sharp contrast to many directors who only talk a lot of empty words, if not lies, when facing the media.

Of course, when it comes to style or contrast, Bird's films are more unique than himself. Some people say that Bird's films are all documentaries, but Zhang Yuan has a different view: "My films can't be described simply by documentary style. I don't think it's good to set a movie with one word. For example, when I go home for the New Year, some people say it is modern, while others say it is classical. I can only say that my films are all Bird-style. "

What is Bird style? In fact, "style" is a vague word. If I have to sum up, I think it is more accurate to say that Bird's films "oppose aestheticism and refuse to be sensational". This is also the reason why I respect Zhang Yuanhe's films, especially today when more and more directors are becoming more and more emotional.

Like Bird's movies, Bird has a "Bird style", so it's hard to classify him. Just as he not only shoots feature films, but also shoots a lot of documentaries, TV short films and MTV, he can "express himself by various artistic means", and he can also present complex personality charm in various ways.

I'm not saying that Bird is good at acting. Display is an ability, but not a charm. The Bird I know is a sincere and generous person, which can be seen from his bright and innocent childish eyes.

For example, winning prizes abroad. Because of well-known reasons, mainland film directors usually feel glad when they win awards abroad, and pretend that they don't care, so as not to be labeled as "catering to western tastes" by the critics and show their lofty position by the way. I've seen this situation a lot, and I'm almost used to it. But Bird has never been so hypocritical. In the past 10 years, Bird * * * made eight films, all of which won international awards, some of which were unknown and some were brilliant, such as the best director at the Venice Film Festival. Last June 18 also won the "Culture of Peace Award" awarded by UNESCO. In spite of this, Bird is only quite happy, not unexpectedly cocky. He resolutely does not pretend to be a grandson, which is rare among domestic directors.

Some people may remember that during the period of 1999, "making movies within the system of Bird's return to China" once became a hot topic in the media. That year, he made two films, Going Home for the New Year and Crazy English. In 2000, Bird did many things, including shooting a short film "Miss Venus", advertising for Heineken Beat Music Festival, TV movie "Hainan Hainan" and so on. He also made a documentary for the Special Olympics at the invitation of Schwarzenegger. At the invitation of the China Foundation for the Disabled, he went to the United States to photograph adopted orphans in China. Recently, Bird has been busy with two things. One is to shoot MTV for Cui Jian's new song "The countryside surrounds the city", in the later period; The other is that he has just received an invitation from Mr. Benetton, an Italian Benetton company, and will go to new york at the end of this month to shoot the company's TV and film advertisements for global broadcast.

Look, "Bird is in good shape now, and there is so much work to do. But I'm looking forward to seeing his new movie soon. I met him two days ago, and he said don't worry, "there will be news soon. "