Exploring Li Bai's Spirit of Unrestrained Freedom in"30,000 Miles From Chang An"from an Ecocritical Perspective
The domestic animated film"30,000 Miles From Chang An"narrates the acquaintance and friendship between the protagonist Gao Shi and Li Bai,as well as their respective life circumstances,from the perspective of Gao Shi's recollec-tions as he seeks to prove his innocence.Viewed through the lens of ecocriticism,the film reveals the unrestrained and ec-centric spirit of the poet sage Li Bai,encompassing both defiance and adherence to rules:breaking free from external judg-ments while guarding the desires stemming from within.This leads him to embrace nature with an optimistic and active atti-tude,even becoming one with nature,thus affirming his way of life.Utilizing the"Li Bai IP,"the film portrays a genius poet who breaks through thousands of conventional restrictions,carrying political regrets,and a common man,Gao Shi,who ad-heres to the rules of the world and seeks stability,ultimately becoming a master of the official path.The film explores the di-vergent life paths and emotional choices between the two characters.
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