Documentary <the Persistence And Inheritance Of Two Cenerationgs>

Xiaoyi shadow play is an important branch of shadow play in China.It is also the first batch of ancient art listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.It has always carried the spirit of traditional culture.The performers use white screens to point out practical things through virtual events.They help the audience to experience dramatic changes through the artistic effects of the lantern shadow,This unique art form also directly reflects social culture and folk customs.However,with the rapid development of society and the impact of new media,Xiaoyi shadow play is facing many difficulties,such as shrinking market,aging repertoire,no successor and so on.This documentary focuses on the theme of the succession of masters and disciples of Xiaoyi shadow play.It takes houjianchuan,the eighth generation successor of Xiaoyi shadow play,and zhaoyongqi,the tenth generation successor of Xiaoyi shadow play,as the subjects.On the one hand,it shows the unique artistic style of Xiaoyi shadow play and highlights the significance of its living environment for individuals by recording the shadow play life of the successors of the two eras and their unique personal feelings for Xiaoyi shadow play;On the other hand,comparing the attitudes of the descendants of Xiaoyi shadow play towards shadow play in different times,comparing and tracking the views and attitudes of the two generations of descendants on Xiaoyi shadow play,and trying to truly reflect the true appearance of Xiaoyi shadow play and the practical problems in the inheritance of teachers and apprentices,as well as the persistence and efforts of the two generations for inheritance,can attract more people to pay attention to the internal charm of this traditional culture,Arouse people’s thinking and attention,and help the better inheritance of Xiaoyi shadow play.This article will elaborate on the creation of this work from the aspects of preliminary planning,medium-term shooting,post production and creative reflection.