Chinese Rural Films:History,Characteristics,and Prospects
Chinese rural films,as a special form of artistic expression,not only witness the modernization of rural China but al-so record the living conditions of rural communities and inherit rural culture.Rural films closely follow the development and changes in national rural policies in their creation.The development of rural films can be divided into three stages:the"seven-teen-year"period of rural films,the period of development of new rural films,and the period of development of rural revitaliza-tion films.Chinese rural films demonstrate distinct characteristics:firstly,they truthfully record and present the achievements of rural development in the form of film art;secondly,their content involves Chinese traditional culture and rural customs,objec-tively playing a role in cultural inheritance and expression;thirdly,they present rural social issues and the plight of farmers in an artistic way,attracting social attention and reflection,promoting progress and change in rural society;fourthly,they showcase the diversity and regional characteristics of rural areas through diversified themes and styles,serving the comprehensive develop-ment of rural areas.With the deepening of China's rural revitalization strategy,the development of rural films shows a trend of more diversified theme creation,combining with new technologies,focusing more on artistic innovation and quality improvement,further exploring the social significance and cultural value of rural themes,and actively engaging in international exchanges and cooperation.