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CCTV Collaborates on “The Drama of Life” Series Shorts 2023
Siwei Zou
CCTV
- Director: Siwei Zou
- Writer: Siwei Zou
- Starring Role: Xuejiao Yu，Chen Wang
- Producer: Fan Yang
- Executive Director: Yifei Guo
- Action Choreographer: Hanchi Hu
- Director of Photography: Siyang Jia
- Lighting Designer: Jian Song
- Art Director: Xueyou Zhang
- Post-Production Supervisor: Da Chuan, Lianyu Zhang
- Editor: Yan Dou
- Composting: Zhiliang Lv, Lele Xia, Yin Fu
- Colorist: Xiangjun Zheng
- Re-Recording Mixer: Gui Wu
- Sponsor
- The Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre
- Director: Siwei Zou
- Writer: Siwei Zou
- Starring Role: Xuejiao Yu，Chen Wang
- Producer: Fan Yang
- Executive Director: Yifei Guo
- Action Choreographer: Hanchi Hu
- Director of Photography: Siyang Jia
- Lighting Designer: Jian Song
- Art Director: Xueyou Zhang
- Post-Production Supervisor: Da Chuan, Lianyu Zhang
- Editor: Yan Dou
- Composting: Zhiliang Lv, Lele Xia, Yin Fu
- Colorist: Xiangjun Zheng
- Re-Recording Mixer: Gui Wu
- Sponsor
- The Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre
Information
In collaboration with CCTV, we present the second installment of the “The Drama of Life” series, explores the conflicted psyche of modern urban men and women as they yearn for love while simultaneously feeling timid. The protagonists, through their encounters, conflicts, and missed opportunities, strive to break free from their inner constraints, forming the backbone of the story.
Set in a surreal world of traditional Chinese opera, the short film employs symmetrical composition and explores elements of new Chinese aesthetics. Vivid colors collide visually, enhancing the concept of life drama through stark color contrasts. This approach strengthens both the presentation style and the narrative structure, providing the most effective means of storytelling.
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