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mArtiAn

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Q: What western movies would translate well as remakes for Chinese cinema?

Did really make that clear in the asking the first time round.

7 years 3 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment - China

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royceH

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Chinese cinema goers are attracted to inane films that, to me, seem best suited to 12 year olds.

That said, I think they should embrace V for Vendetta. Why not? Most ppl I meet here are in desperate need of some cerebral stimuli. Above mentioned flick could well supply them just that. Or not. I'm backing not. But for some...yes indeed.

Samsara:

V for Vendetta has been played, unedited, on Chinese TV.

While V is probably the most overtly, explicitly, obviously anti-authoritarian movie ever made, Chinese people simply do not understand allusion, metaphor or satire. They are not able to draw parallels between the ultra-authoritarian security state in the movie --- "Censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity" --- and their own situation.

Norsefire would have to be called "The Chinese Communist Party" and Adam Sutler renamed "Xi JinPing" before Chinese people realised that this movie applies to them. And then they still wouldn't get it.

Good answer though, Royce.

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royceH:

Whoh...Samsara, your answer is better! Terrific bit of analysis...quite right. Well done you!

Umm..do you like the aforementioned film?

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Samsara:

Yes, I love this film. It fills me with destructive, anarchic joy.

Chinese people, however, are completely lifeless when it comes to notions of rebellion and breaking the system. The Matrix is another good example of a "fight the system" movie that they just don't get.

Due to indoctrination, censorship and suppression, Chinese people don't have the analytical capacity or self-awareness to grasp the implications of these movies. Well played, Communist Party.

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I don't see many "westerners" realizing they mostly live in police states either, to be honest. Whenever you talk about surveillance, many people will still answer that "as long as you didn't do anything bad you have nothing to fear".

At least Chinese dont delude themselves into the illusion of freedom. To be honest I really don't like V for Vendetta. There is nothing intellectually stimulating about this movie, and I certainly would never wish to educate anyone to social revolt and turning against the system with this type of film. This is a masturbating fantasy for teenagers. Revolutions are born and die in blood, and they are never about one single group of brave oppressed citizens turning against the bad evil state. It can never be this simple. Today, the biggest enemy of anyone wanting to make a difference is apathy and media. Not weapons.

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mArtiAn:

Interesting retort there T.

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How about Vinnetou and Old ShutterHand

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@mArtiAn:

Here's a few more:

Howdy Partner.

Ride ‘em Cowboy.

Go West young Man, Go West.

I’m your Huckleberry.

Fast is good but accurate is better.

Don’t worry – I’ve been in tighter spots than this.

He's All Hat and No Cattle.

Do it right or get off the Horse.

No matter where you go. There you are.

I gotta go see a man about a horse.

Don’t just lay there and bleed.

Dang, Young Whippersnapper.

The Buck stops here.

There’s nothing better for a mans soul than being outside on a Horse.

Only out on the Range can you find yourself.

We gonna have us a Necktie Party.

Dont stop kicken till the clock stops ticken

Whoa Nellie!

Don’t spoil his fun, let him play with it.

Leavin’ ‘em Standing.

Size does matter, the bigger your buckle the better.

Ride it like you stole it.

You stay here while I sneak around from the back.

Ridin’ a Horse is like dancing, you gotta feel the rhythm and move with it.

Let's Mount Up.

Ready or Not...

Lets Ride.

Rode hard and put away wet.

Don’t worry ‘bout bitin’ off more than you can chew, your mouth is

bigger’n you think.

Hi Ho Silver!

Well Butter my Butt and call me Biscuit.

That beats anything I ever helt, felt or smelt.

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@mArtiAn:  Here\'s a few more: Howdy Partner.Ride ‘em Cowboy.Go West young Man, Go West.I’m your Huckleberry.Fast is good but accurate is better.  Don’t worry – I’ve been in tighter spots than this.He\'s All Hat and No Cattle.Do it right or get off the Horse.No matter where you go. There you are. I gotta go see a man about a horse. Don’t just lay there and bleed.Dang, Young Whippersnapper.The Buck stops here. There’s nothing better for a mans soul than being outside on a Horse.Only out on the Range can you find yourself. We gonna have us a Necktie Party.Dont stop kicken till the clock stops tickenWhoa Nellie!Don’t spoil his fun, let him play with it.Leavin’ ‘em Standing. Size does matter, the bigger your buckle the better. Ride it like you stole it. You stay here while I sneak around from the back.Ridin’ a Horse is like dancing, you gotta feel the rhythm and move with it.  Let\'s Mount Up.Ready or Not...Lets Ride.Rode hard and put away wet.Don’t worry ‘bout bitin’ off more than you can chew, your mouth isbigger’n you think.  Hi Ho Silver!Well Butter my Butt and call me Biscuit.That beats anything I ever helt, felt or smelt.

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mArtiAn:

Haha, nice.

Show me a home where the buffaloes roam, an' i'll show you a house-full o' s**t.

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royceH

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Chinese cinema goers are attracted to inane films that, to me, seem best suited to 12 year olds.

Samsara:

V for Vendetta has been played, unedited, on Chinese TV.

Good answer though, Royce.

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royceH:

Whoh...Samsara, your answer is better! Terrific bit of analysis...quite right. Well done you!

Umm..do you like the aforementioned film?

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Battleship Potempkin. Oh wait, they tried that with Founding of an Army and it flopped.

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Aliens and the likes

http://mentalfloss.com/article/56433/7-movie-monsters-allegedly-represent-communism

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