Xu Changlin’s Films And Theory

Xu Changlin is an all-rounder in the history of Chinese film.He has both directing achievements and theoretical achievements.After the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan,Xu Changlin,a famous "Hangzhou talent" in the literary circles in the rear,came to Shanghai and set foot in the film industry for his successful screenplay "Heaven Dream" And red.In the nearly half-century career in film,he participated in the creation of 24 films,spanning the post-war film period,the 17-year film period and the new period.Xu Changlin is always full of strong social consciousness,and his films often interfere with reality with a clear banner,either ironically or extol.His play structure is neat,emphasizing legend and realism,while focusing on the design of props and scenes.Xu Changlin agrees with the commercial nature of the film,but never indulges in "business eyes." He is good at literary adaptation and attracts audiences with luxurious lineups and rigorously produced films.Although Xu Changlin volunteered to join the party when he was a student,his political sensitivity was low,causing him to be "unacceptable" during the "17-year movie" period when he was in charge of politics.Xu Changlin’s films have various types and flexible creation methods.He emphasized the use of Western learning,on the one hand learning Hollywood shooting skills,on the one hand exploring the national form of Chinese film.In view of Xu Changlin’s unique contributions in film creation and theoretical research,this article combs through Xu Changlin’s creative context,discusses his aesthetic style,and discusses his theoretical core.Try to grasp Xu Changlin’s film path as a whole,and contribute to the research of Chinese film history and director.