Li Manhua's main experience

Director and screenwriter. From 2002 to 2007, she was the director of CCTV's documentary about people, and she made many documentaries about people. After resigning from CCTV, she founded Beijing Mi Ying Times Culture Development Co., Ltd., focusing on the creation of video works for the elderly and women for many years, devoting herself to the aging problem and paying attention to the growth of women. She deeply investigated the problems of old age life and aging society, and became a trusted friend of many old people in her creation. Based on in-depth insight into the aging society, the concept of "enjoying one's old age" was put forward in 20 12, and the only film "Golden Time" customized for Father's Day in June 20 14 was scheduled. In 20 15, Prime Time was nominated for the best documentary in China Golden Rooster Award. 20 15, 10, the first Chinese dream sharing meeting was held. In 20 16, the documentary series "watching the old waves" was completed.

Chinese name: Li Manhua

Mbth: ManhuaLi

Nationality: China.

Place of birth: Jiangxi

Date of birth: September 2.

Occupation: director, screenwriter

Graduate school: Beijing Broadcasting Institute

Main achievements: Nomination for the 5th San Diego Women's International Film Festival.

Best Director of China Xi Folk International Film Festival

Nomination for Best Documentary in the 30th Golden Rooster Award of Chinese Film

20 15 Beijing Xiaoxing

Representative works: We are getting old, prime time.

Personal profile

Li Manhua, female, documentary and film director. Now lives in Beijing, China. Graduated from Communication University of China. Founder of Beijing Mi Ying Times Culture Development Co., Ltd., director of Asian Women's Development Association, and executive director of film and television professional working committee.

In 2002, he entered the "People" column of the special cultural department of CCTV, and served as the director of documentary about people, shooting dozens of documentary about people in five years.

In April, 2007, a film studio was set up to plan and write trilogy "Close your eyes", "Talk to yourself" and "In name only" for women. And complete the female novel of the same name.

In July 2007, as a screenwriter, director and producer, he completed the first feature film "Close Your Eyes" in the trilogy of women's films, and was selected as the best film unit in the 5th San Diego Women's International Film Festival and the 3rd Indian Women's International Film Festival.

20 1 1 In July, the documentary "Fan Changjiang" won the best director award in China Xi Folk Video Festival as a director.

Since 2008, she has been committed to promoting women's progress and paying attention to the cause of the elderly.

At present, the works mainly include, on the one hand, investigating, combing, observing and thinking about the living conditions of modern women, hoping to present them in various ways such as documentaries, movies, novels and photography. Let some women who are in survival or mental difficulties get attention and help.

On the other hand, it mainly pays attention to the problem of old-age care in China and the global aging, and plans to use various art forms, such as shooting a series of documentaries, films and photographs with the theme of old-age care, calling on the whole society to care for the elderly, hoping to promote the reform of old-age care in China.

20 1 1, 10 China's first documentary "We are getting old" and the photo exhibition of the same name, which reflects the current situation of rapid aging in China and the living conditions of empty nesters in China, were completed.

On October 20 13, 1 year 10, a short film "stairs" focusing on "the elderly who lost their independence" was produced.

2065 438+03-2065 438+04, the documentary "Prime Time" was produced and released nationwide on June 14.

20 15 "prime time" was nominated for the best documentary in the 30th China Golden Rooster Award.

At the same time, Prime Time was nominated for the best documentary in the 4th China Documentary Academy Award.

Recommended by the State Bureau of Press, Radio and Film as 20 14 excellent domestic documentary.

20 15, 10, the first Chinese dream sharing meeting was held.

In 20 16, the documentary series "watching the old waves" was completed.

Founder of Beijing Mi Ying Times Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Director of Asian Women's Development Association and Executive Director of Film and Television Professional Working Committee

Chronology of major works

In 2002, he directed the documentary "Guqin Master-Li Xiangting" and "Neurosurgeon Expert-Han Jisheng".

In 2003, he directed the documentaries Liu Baoyan, an expert in traditional Chinese medicine, and Zhi Min, a marine scientist.

In 2004, he directed documentaries Wang Xiaobo, Kannadi, and Bird.

In 2005, he directed documentaries "International Plastic Surgeon-Fan Jincai", "Environmental Artist-Mi Qiu" and "Reporter-Fan Changjiang".

In 2006, he directed the documentaries Leprosy Expert-Li Huanying, Animal Disease Expert-Yu Enshu and Movie Star-Zhang Jingchu.

In 2007, he directed the feature film Close Your Eyes.

In 2008, he wrote drama films "Six Adults and One Child" and "Blue Lotus".

In 2009, she directed Oral History of Women, Who am I? 》

20 10-20 1 1 directed the documentary "We are all getting old" and a fan photo exhibition.

20 13 filming "prime time".

On June 5, 20 14, the film "Prime Time" was released nationwide.

20 15 "prime time" was nominated for the best documentary in the 30th China Golden Rooster Award.

20 15, 10, the first Chinese dream sharing meeting was held.

We are getting old.

abstract

Li Nainai, 83, lives alone. Her only hope every day is to wait for her children to have dinner with her at the weekend.

President Wang of Beijing Qin 'an Community Construction Association is 80 years old this year. He thinks that providing for the aged in China is a big problem. He put forward the idea of providing for the aged 20 years ago and has been working hard for this idea.

In a private sanatorium far away from Beijing, most of the residents are seriously ill patients with Alzheimer's disease. They are a group of old people who come to the end of their lives, surrounded by the smell of death, and the people who get along with them day and night are defending their final dignity.

This private nursing home, which was established 1 1 year, has always faced the difficulties of funds and talents, and is often on the verge of bankruptcy.

The director's explanation

Since 2008, I have shelved the second female film that will be started soon, and decided to shoot a series of documentaries and films with the theme of providing for the aged in five years.

People around you said they didn't understand or even objected. You are not old enough to provide for the aged. Why are you interested in the theme of providing for the aged?

The community where I live is a new community with many young people. When going out for a walk, the most common scene is a baby, followed by four adults or even six adults.

This kind of ostentation and extravagance is amazing, but it soon became clear that these babies are the "only second generation"! As a "unique generation", the post-80s generation has already become parents!

When the second generation was born, it was a super baby competed by six adults, and three families put all their financial resources and energy into this baby.

Corresponding to the beloved "second generation" is an amazing number. At present, there are 654.38+76 million elderly people in China, and the number is increasing by 8 million every year.

China, with the speed of running, has entered a comprehensive aging.

China's first generation of only children is faced with raising four old people.

The "second generation" has to face a more severe fact. They will raise 6- 12 elderly people in the future.

For thousands of years, the traditional family pension mode of "raising children to prevent old age" in China has been unable to adapt to the situation of rapid aging.

I couldn't help crying when I accidentally saw a poem written by a nursing home.

Our parents who love us the most in the world are getting old, and we are all getting old. What should we do?

A piece of news made me feel sad: in February 2008, an empty nester died at home for many days, and it was not discovered until the child went home to visit relatives.

This incident gave me a great shock, and I decided to do something for the elderly.

What is the biggest pension dilemma in China at present? What do the elderly need most at each stage? How can we provide for the aged in the future?

As an image worker, I hope to find the answer with images and bring you some thoughts.

media coverage

People's Daily: The documentary about empty nesters comes out.

Science and Technology Daily: The first documentary about empty nesters came out.

Sina. Com: The first documentary focusing on empty nesters came out.

Netease Public Welfare: The first documentary focusing on empty nesters came out, calling for supporting the pension industry.

China Military Network: The first documentary focusing on empty nesters comes out. Young female directors call on society to support the pension industry.

China. com: The documentary about empty nesters comes out.

He Xun. Com: A documentary about empty nesters came out.

Netease News Center: A documentary about empty nesters comes out.

Sina News Center: Documentary about Empty Nest Elderly Comes Out

China network television: The documentary about empty nesters comes out.

Focus on China Network: Focus on the documentary of empty nesters.

China Communication University Network's "Movie Time" series of activities —— The documentary screening of "We are getting old" and director Li Manhua's exchange meeting ended successfully.

Xicheng district social organization joint exhibition: the public welfare documentary "We are getting old" and photos of the same name entered the first exhibition of Qinan Community.

Southern Health Network: A survey of more than 1.25 million people in the world shows that China people are more afraid of getting old than anyone else.

The main report of the photo exhibition

China Women's Network English Edition: Photographs directed by China.

Pension Network: "We are getting old" was invited to participate in the first international pension service Expo.

China Military Network: The photo work "We are getting old" attracted attention in the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Hall.

Golden period

abstract

An'ge Li, 86, was the technical consultant of China women's volleyball team during its "five consecutive championships". Later, she was ordered to form the China Youth Women's Volleyball Team, hoping to win the championship by cultivating new forces one day. People with unfulfilled ambitions are old. After retirement, An'ge Li heard Tom Zhang's song My Future Is Not a Dream, and he felt it. He adapted the lyrics and wrote My Hope is Not a Dream. Without any professional training in music, he became fascinated with writing songs and formed the "Golden Time" choir for the elderly. At the age of 85, he decided to hold a solo chorus concert on his 86th birthday. The film "Prime Time" tracked and filmed An'ge Li and his old friends, whose average age was over 75, to overcome all kinds of difficulties and realize the dream trip of this concert. The film also runs through his family story with his 80-year-old wife who still insists on playing tennis every day and his 46-year-old daughter who was born with mental retardation. The whole movie is joyful and inspirational. Some people say it's "Old Knight of the Mainland", while others say it's "The Story of Chu Orange in Grassroots".

media coverage

20 13 autumn issue of Green Company enjoys the old-fashioned style.

20 13 12 "filial piety in the world" column Manhua enjoys the old-fashioned doctrine.

20 14 March 3 1 Jinghua Times We can choose the way of "enjoying our old age" to grow old.

20 14 On April 23rd, Beijing Youth Daily documentary "Prime Time" appeared at Beijing International Film Festival.

20 14 may 19 happy old people are old, but handsome guys are still young.

May 3, 2065438+041Sohu Humanities Film Festival "Prime Time" held an inspirational story yesterday.

On May 3rd, 20654381,the elderly of Xinhuanet also ushered in Children's Day, and the special screening of "Prime Time" 6 1 was full of warmth.

2065438+June 6, 2004 1950 The movie "Golden Time" premiered, and the story of the old man chasing dreams was touching.

20 14 On June 6th, the first documentary of Xinhuanet, Enjoying My Old Age, appeared at the Beijing Film Festival.

On June 6, 20 14, the first broadcast of "Prime Time" on Xinhuanet encouraged the retired "My Parents" to start again.

2014 April 2 1 Sohu. Com documentary "Enjoy the Old Age" is scheduled to be released on Father's Day in June.

On June 9th, 20 14, the movie "Prime Time" of China News Network premiered. Call on young people to help their parents pursue their dreams.

2065438+June 9, 2004 Beijing Evening News "Prime Time": 86-year-old volleyball veteran plays the leading role in the movie.

2065 438+06 04 10 China Documentary of Tianjin Daily lacks the most realistic theme "—— Interview with Li Manhua, director of Golden Age"

20 16 04 1 1 Middle-aged and elderly people enjoy their old age more than providing for the elderly.

2065 438+06 04 1 1 The Secret of "Happy Uncle" in Guangzhou Daily

20 14 China CCTV's "Love Movie" column in prime time in June.

201April 1 1 Today's TV news "Prime Time" was broadcast on June 14, and the elderly audience burst into tears.

2065438+June 4th 1 1 Nanfang Daily watched the crying Guangzhou audience in prime time.

June 2065438+April 12 Shenzhen Special Zone Daily pays tribute to parents in prime time.

2065438+04 June 14 The only customized Father's Day movie "Prime Time" of Xinhua News Agency Shenzhen Station was released on June 14.

2065438+04 June 14 Jinghua Times: Prime-time director Li Manhua's theme of the elderly: choose the way of "providing for the aged"

2065438+04 June 14 Beijing Evening News: An 86-year-old veteran volleyball player pulls a banner propaganda film on the screen and asks for a headline.

2065438+04 June 14 Jinghua Times: The first film "Enjoy the Old" will be warmly released on Father's Day.

2065438+04 June 14 Happy old man: Time is getting old, but handsome guys are still young.

2065438+04 June 16 Phoenix Entertainment "Prime Time" Director: The core of enjoying old age is to be yourself.

From June 2065438 to June 2004, the magazine "Senior Citizens of China" was published. The director filmed the film "Enjoy the Old" and enjoyed the golden time together.

Interview with Li Manhua, director of the film world in June 20 14: If you don't have a dream, you are afraid of being old.

20 14 10 monthly "golden age" dreaming is always a "golden age"

20 15 12.28 The new concept of "enjoying your old age" in Beijing Evening News is wonderful.

Close your eyes.

abstract

In Xiaoyu's memory of growing up, his father went out to drink every day, and often quarreled with his mother and even beat her after getting drunk. Finally, one day, mother Zhang Yi and father divorced. Soon after her mother remarried, Xiaoyu married her father. This year, Xiaoyu was seventeen years old.

Mother's second husband, Wang Liang, is a small boss. Because he owed gambling debts, he ran to Beijing and opened a clothing store with Zhang Yi. The clothing store business is deserted, so the relationship between husband and wife is becoming increasingly tense.

One day a few months later, Xiao Yu suddenly came to Beijing from Anshan and appeared in front of her mother and Wang Liang. Mother urged Xiaoyu to return to Anshan, but Wang Liang enthusiastically kept Xiaoyu.

The arrival of Xiaoyu seems to bring a glimmer of hope to this family on the verge of disintegration, but soon, the relationship between the three people quickly dislocated and the development of things became uncontrollable.

Whether the tragedy of this family is due to the cruelty of reality or the fragility of people's hearts, everyone may have their own answers.

The director's explanation

In our country with a lack of faith, the family has always played the role of religion. For most people in China, family or love used to be almost the only spiritual comfort.

Nowadays, the anomie of family ethics and the dissolution of love belief will inevitably lead to an unrestrained and fearless generation. There are people everywhere who are not converted and attached. What will the world be like?

The trilogy of women's films aims to tell three family stories of three different ages, different life backgrounds and different regions from the perspective of women, so as to show the collective mental anxiety and family crisis brought about by the disintegration of values and the loss of faith in China's great era.

These three films seem to be special stories that happened in a certain place, a certain family and a certain person, but people of the whole era are hidden behind them. They are extremely rich in material things and extremely poor in spirit. The past family is long gone, love has dissolved, and each of us is facing a crisis.