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,{"name":"programmeDescription", "type":"text", "value":"<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Directors: Wang Shuchen, Yan Dingxian, Xu Jingda<br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Screenwriter: Wang Wang<br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio<br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1979 | Colour | 61′<br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Best Fine Arts Film, 3rd Hundred Flowers Awards<br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Outstanding Fine Arts Film in 1979, Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China <br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Selection, Out of Competition, 33rd Cannes Film Festival<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The first feature-length animated film produced after the reform and opening up of the Mainland, China, this film was also the first animated film to be made in widescreen, which made the visual impact of the animation even more intense. In the novel <em>Investiture of the Gods</em>, the most appealing and thrilling chapter is undoubtedly the one about Nezha. The story follows the warrior deity as he infuriates the East Sea Dragon King while playing in the water. In response, the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas gather in his hometown to force Nezha to pay the price. To save his town, Nezha takes his life, only to be resurrected by his master. Given a second chance, Nezha sets out to take revenge against the Dragon Kings.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Like Shanghai Animation Film Studio’s previous films, this film was also produced by the best animation world elites of their time. Zhang Ding, who was responsible for the overall artistic design, demonstrated a unique world view with a modern approach. The battle between Nezha and the Four Dragon Kings is naturally the highlight of the film, but Nezha’s spirit of self-sacrifice and the intricately drawn relationship between Nezha and his master are the most touching elements of the film.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This film also carries the special meaning of being made to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.</span></div>"}]}
Directors: Wang Shuchen, Yan Dingxian, Xu Jingda
Screenwriter: Wang Wang
Produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio
1979 | Colour | 61′
In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles
Best Fine Arts Film, 3rd Hundred Flowers Awards
Outstanding Fine Arts Film in 1979, Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China
Selection, Out of Competition, 33rd Cannes Film Festival
The first feature-length animated film produced after the reform and opening up of the Mainland, China, this film was also the first animated film to be made in widescreen, which made the visual impact of the animation even more intense. In the novel Investiture of the Gods, the most appealing and thrilling chapter is undoubtedly the one about Nezha. The story follows the warrior deity as he infuriates the East Sea Dragon King while playing in the water. In response, the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas gather in his hometown to force Nezha to pay the price. To save his town, Nezha takes his life, only to be resurrected by his master. Given a second chance, Nezha sets out to take revenge against the Dragon Kings.
Like Shanghai Animation Film Studio’s previous films, this film was also produced by the best animation world elites of their time. Zhang Ding, who was responsible for the overall artistic design, demonstrated a unique world view with a modern approach. The battle between Nezha and the Four Dragon Kings is naturally the highlight of the film, but Nezha’s spirit of self-sacrifice and the intricately drawn relationship between Nezha and his master are the most touching elements of the film.
This film also carries the special meaning of being made to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Screenwriter: Wang Wang
Produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio
1979 | Colour | 61′
In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles
Best Fine Arts Film, 3rd Hundred Flowers Awards
Outstanding Fine Arts Film in 1979, Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China
Selection, Out of Competition, 33rd Cannes Film Festival
The first feature-length animated film produced after the reform and opening up of the Mainland, China, this film was also the first animated film to be made in widescreen, which made the visual impact of the animation even more intense. In the novel Investiture of the Gods, the most appealing and thrilling chapter is undoubtedly the one about Nezha. The story follows the warrior deity as he infuriates the East Sea Dragon King while playing in the water. In response, the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas gather in his hometown to force Nezha to pay the price. To save his town, Nezha takes his life, only to be resurrected by his master. Given a second chance, Nezha sets out to take revenge against the Dragon Kings.
Like Shanghai Animation Film Studio’s previous films, this film was also produced by the best animation world elites of their time. Zhang Ding, who was responsible for the overall artistic design, demonstrated a unique world view with a modern approach. The battle between Nezha and the Four Dragon Kings is naturally the highlight of the film, but Nezha’s spirit of self-sacrifice and the intricately drawn relationship between Nezha and his master are the most touching elements of the film.
This film also carries the special meaning of being made to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.