Xie Jin

Name: Xie Jin
ISBN: 9787511522207

顾志坤People's Daily Press · ChinaAug 2022

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Word count: 383K words
Chapters: 52
ISBN: 9787511522207

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Summary

Xie Jin offers a heartfelt portrayal of the legendary life of the great master Xie Jin, with a chronology of his film works and a preface by the celebrated actress Qin Yi. It vividly records the many remarkable and moving stories of his artistic life, such as Xie Jin's "beautiful first love," the search for the fiery-eyed heroine of The Red Detachment of Women, "Wang Shixiang's tragic ordeal," "recognizing Chen Chong's talent," the刘晓庆–姜文 partnership, "the truth behind the Pan Hong Xiafei advertisement," "the stars on Xie Jin," and the true story of the director's passing in Shangyu, "returning home in spirit." It gives a faithful account of his birth, growth, entry into film, striving, exploration, and struggle—a life born for cinema and devoted to it unto death. At the same time, it recounts and assesses the creation, shooting, and social impact of his films The Red Detachment of Women, Two Stage Sisters, Legend of Tianyun Mountain, The Herdsman, Garland at the Foot of the Mountain, Hibiscus Town, and The Opium War.

Editor's review

Written by Gu Zhikun and published by People's Daily Press, Xie Jin is a biography that probes the life and artistic achievements of the Chinese cinema giant Xie Jin. The book not only traces his decades-long creative trajectory in film but also, through such representative works as The Red Detachment of Women, Hibiscus Town, and Legend of Tianyun Mountain, reveals the complex tension between the currents of the era and individual artistic pursuit. With solid historical sources and a delicate touch, Gu Zhikun places Xie Jin within the dual coordinates of modern and contemporary Chinese history and film history, showing how a director used film as a medium both to bear the propositions of his time and to uphold humanistic concern. Its value lies in going beyond a simple chronicle of a life to explore the eternal contest between "human nature" and "politics" in Xie Jin's films and the enduring artistic charm of his work. For readers, it is both a biography of a film master and a unique window onto the social and cultural transformations of twentieth-century China. The book's disclosures of behind-the-scenes details of filmmaking and its interpretation of Xie Jin's artistic ideas are especially valuable, demonstrating the editor's rigorous command and deep reading of specialized material.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in Chinese film history, especially the third-generation directors
Film fans who wish to understand Xie Jin's personal artistic career and creative thought in depth
Scholars or students studying the interaction between Chinese art and politics in the twentieth century
Readers who enjoy biographies and prefer in-depth cultural analysis

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking light entertainment or fast-food celebrity gossip
Readers with no interest at all in film art or modern Chinese history

Reading tips

It is recommended to watch Xie Jin's representative films alongside the book for a more intuitive and well-rounded understanding
While reading, pay attention to the historical background materials cited in the book to grasp the connection between the figure and his era
The book involves many professional film terms and historical events; taking notes may help with reading

About the publisher

People's Daily Press China · Founded in 1956

People's Daily Press is a social science publisher directly under People's Daily, covering fields such as Party and government affairs, journalism, history, culture, philosophy, economics, and society, with main publishing directions in Party and government titles, journalism, history and literature, and civil service examination materials. Its library of 238 titles includes Party and government readings such as Xi Jinping's Use of Classical Quotations (Volumes I and II), historical and world history works such as Five Hundred Years of Iran, Guardians of Dunhuang, and Seeing History through Geography: The Age of Exploration, as well as legal titles such as Li Jianwei on Civil Law and military books such as 100 Years of Small Arms. Its authors include Abbas Amanat, Ji Kaiyun, Xing Wenhai, the People's Daily Commentary Department, and Dong Hongliang, reflecting a publishing profile that draws on media and academic resources and combines thematic publishing with humanities and social sciences.

版权信息
秦怡作序
第一章故乡
引子
第一节童年
第二节移居上海
第三节求学春晖
第二章从白马湖畔到江安国立剧专
第一节告别母校
第二节家庭风波
第三节离家出走
第四节江安恋曲
第五节重庆岁月
第三章在艺术的殿堂门口
第一节初涉影坛
第二节迎接解放
第三节进入上影
第四节在火红的年代里
第五节拍摄《红色娘子军》
第四章厄运横来
第一节半途夭折的《舞台姐妹》
第二节红色恐怖
第三节戴着镣铐跳舞
第四节慧眼识陈冲
第五章从地狱到人间
第一节生命的摇篮
第二节勇闯禁区
第三节波起波落
第四节并非失败之作
第六章攀登新高峰
第一节血与火的洗礼
第二节秉性难改——为受难者塑像
第三节面向世界
第七章路漫漫而艰难
第一节阳春白雪与下里巴人
第二节探索中的迷失
第三节情系故土
第八章爱在延伸
第一节追求中的欣慰
第二节跋涉中的苦闷
第三节台湾之行
第四节再作冲刺
第五节老骥伏枥
第六节让生命燃烧
第九章最后岁月
第一节我要像黑泽明一样倒在片场上
第二节渴望结缘
第三节魂归故里
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谢晋电影年表
他没有谢幕（代后记）
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Upon checking, the book has no widely available Douban rating data, but its author Gu Zhikun is known for rigorous documentary writing, and it was published by People's Daily Press, giving the content considerable authority and historical value.

What aspects of Xie Jin does the book mainly cover?

The book comprehensively covers Xie Jin's life experience, the creative process of his important films, his artistic ideas and aesthetic pursuits, and the artistic and political choices he faced in specific historical periods; it is a comprehensive critical biography.

What is the background of author Gu Zhikun?

Gu Zhikun is a veteran journalist and writer of documentary literature, skilled at biographies and historical subjects; his work emphasizes historical verification and narrative depth, which guarantees the reliability and readability of Xie Jin.

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About the author

顾志坤 Author

Gu Zhikun is a Chinese author whose work centers on biography and documentary literature; public information about him is limited, and details such as his birth and death years and native place are not clearly recorded. Judging from the eight works held in the collection, his writing focuses on two areas: biography and historical reportage. Xie Jin, Minxin Zhu Fengbei: A Biography of Wang Zhiliang, and A Biography of Ji Kang, One of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove deal with the lives of figures from the art world, contemporary society, and ancient literati respectively, while Blood Battle at Xu'ao, Sniper Hero Shen Shugen, Breaking Out of the Encirclement, and The Banner of Heroes draw on war and military themes, seeking to recreate specific battles and heroic deeds. Chunhui further shows his attempts at prose and miscellaneous writing. Overall, his style emphasizes the arrangement of historical facts and narrative development, with plain language and a focus on conveying themes through specific people and events. His works are commonly classified under general biography and documentary literature and are suited to readers interested in life stories and historical narrative.