Zhang Yimou's Movie Love And Sex Narrative And Its Cross-cultural Interpretation

Love is a major theme in literature and art, while the birth of film shows up love on a three-dimensional depth. As the leading figure of the fifth directors in China, Zhang Yimou constructs a unique world of love in his movies. This thesis aims to explore the. theme of love in Zhang Yimou's films, sort them out, discuss their artistic features, and give analysis to their film languages and theme description. Based on the cross-cultural perspective, this thesis aims to analyze why Zhang Yimou's movies are well accepted by the audience in China as well as in the Western countries. The author believes that love in Zhang Yimou's movies is placed in both Chinese background and folk culture,demonstrating a love of Chinese style, passing Chinese-style ethics. In addition, the films implie the liberation of humanity. Through the descriptions of the desire, Zhang Yimou expresses his criticism and introspection to sexual repression in Chinese culture, fitting his movies into the Western culture. The artistic expression of love also constitutes an important part of Zhang Yimou's achievements.