How to treat the documentary China on the Tip of the Tongue?

Sincerity is the first essence of art. Only by touching yourself can you touch others, and only by believing in yourself can you convince others.

These days, the documentary "China on the Tip of the Tongue" became an instant hit, which not only attracted countless audiences to wait late at night, but also made many people cry.

Originally, China on the Tip of the Tongue can only be regarded as a "weak person" on the screen in terms of topic selection and broadcast time. It unexpectedly became popular on the screen, which brought us thinking beyond food.

The philosopher Feuerbach once said a famous saying: People are what they eat. China on the Tip of the Tongue was more than just a documentary about eating from the beginning. "Looking at the bamboo shoots dug out, the hung ham, the glittering fishing nets, the steamed bread with glistening and steaming, and the crisp Lamian Noodles smashed on the chopping board ... made people cry excitedly. What a lovely China. From China on the tip of the tongue to the hometown in the taste buds, the film presents a heavy feeling, which reflects the uniqueness of the film-"Through the window of food, we can see more about the relationship between people, food and society in China".

Looking at this warm documentary, some people think of the "mother's taste" as a child, some people realize the difficulty of "every grain is hard", some people sublimate to the realm of patriotism, and some people rise to the height of "cultural output" ... Why can a work inadvertently gain great influence outside the topic?

"It's not to preach the profoundness of food culture in an empty way, but to start with the production technology and craft behind food, which will cause an emotional sensation in cooperation with the lives of ordinary people." "Sincere attitude, strong strength" On the other hand, at present, many works, high investment, high technology, big scenes ... lack nothing but truth; I try my best in everything, but I'm not sincere.

There is an unpleasant saying: Americans like to make science fiction films because they can't find history, while China people like to make time travel dramas because they don't look forward to the future. This arbitrary conclusion is debatable, but the questions it raises are thought-provoking. If you are satisfied with building a car behind closed doors, you just don't pay attention to reality, or only pay attention to the luxury of a few people, while ignoring the desire of ordinary people to have enough food and clothing. No matter crossing history or imagining the future, it is impossible to have the power to touch people's hearts.

The reform of the cultural system is deepening. The challenge of transformation and the pressure of innovation test every cultural practitioner. However, some people are still the same, spinning around in old and empty rhetoric; Some people are hesitant about reform and innovation on the grounds of various constraints; There are also some people who, when criticized and questioned, accuse the audience of their "aesthetic orientation" and the commentator's "amateur status" ... As a commercial documentary, China on the Tip of the Tongue tells us that even a grand theme like "patriotism" can be full of details and warmth; Even if the image of China is spread to the outside world, it should also show the joys and sorrows of ordinary China people; Even a purely commercial program can achieve a win-win situation in art and economy.

? From picking pine mushrooms in Shangri-La to digging winter bamboo shoots in Zhejiang, from making steamed buns in Xi 'an to barbecue in Xinjiang, from brine tofu to crossing the bridge rice noodles ... The food documentary "China on the tip of the tongue" broadcast on May 14 recorded the food culture precipitated in China for thousands of years, and the warmth behind each dish. This documentary with only seven episodes has become a hot topic, replacing many popular TV dramas. The biggest reason why this drama is known as "a must-see drama after dinner" is that it not only satisfies the audience's desire, but also travels all over China with TV cameras and embarks on a journey to find delicious food that makes China people happy and proud. This documentary is not only very successful in entertainment, but also more realistic. "It writes food as a kind of culture, not only on the superficial phenomenon of' eating', but also reveals the soil and water of this side and extends it to the meaning of cultural inheritance." The discussion is not just about "eating". From traditional labor to food innovation, the hardships of life and the crystallization of generations of wisdom, the inheritance and changes of China people's "eating" have gradually highlighted its unique national temperament.

China on the Tip of the Tongue is the best China documentary I have ever seen. It's like watching a sequel to the BBC's Beautiful China. Many scenes in it are directly cut from Beautiful China, and even the posters are somewhat similar. China on the Tip of the Tongue defeated the hit drama of the same period and almost created the miracle of China documentary. Previously, many documentaries produced by CCTV were tedious, but this documentary obviously borrowed the style of Beautiful China, which was refreshing, with simple lens switching and well-designed explanation. Take food culture as a window, permeate humanistic care, be pious, and respect labor, nature and tradition. The food, as well as the people and things behind it, exudes a strong Chinese flavor.

Director Chen Xiaoqing said that he "made this documentary with respect and love for food".

China people feel the change of seasons with the change of food "deeply poked me.

Because I live in a city now, the food sold in the supermarket is the same all year round.

I feel more and more torn, torn from my homeland. Pain. ?

? I have a deep attachment to the life in my hometown, and the image is food and taste. In those days when I went home, I would go shopping with my mother every morning. People choose, buy and discuss food in full swing. You can always meet all kinds of acquaintances in the vegetable market. After greeting, you will always introduce what to cook today. It seems that these are all life. I am obsessed with these vivid scenes, looking for, observing and sketching greedily.

More than once, I thought, if I only knew how good this world is, how good it would be for me to stay in this world forever. However, I have another world.

I have comforted myself more than once, and my hometown may just be the peach blossom garden in my imagination. However, when I saw those people on the screen, they worked hard, picked fruits attentively, prepared food for their families seriously, tasted the taste and were satisfied, I wanted to cry. Isn't this my native land? Aren't these down-to-earth days my favorite homeland? These are never peach blossoms, but they really exist.

? Many tastes and memories were awakened by this documentary.

Come back from school, grandma said, go to jiaozi today. The kitchen in memory is a mist that will never disappear;

During the Spring Festival, the family will be busy with all kinds of pasta and meat, gather all kinds of delicious food, and enjoy the happiness of family reunion.

On the Dragon Boat Festival, grandma and mom will sit behind the kitchen door and bake zongzi. In the pressure cooker, the brown beef is marinated in soy sauce, and in the blue and white porcelain bowl, as usual, the pork is moderately fat and thin. ? ……

? I will also be the child mentioned in the film who goes home for the Chinese New Year. I will also become a wandering, eternal stranger. My hometown is no longer my hometown, but food and taste have become my brand. They urged me to learn to cook by myself and find my sense of belonging and identity. I hope that my descendants will not be separated from their motherland again.

Do this documentary with respect and love for food. Director Chen Xiaoqing's words are impressive. Sincerity is the first essence of art. Only by touching yourself can you touch others, and only by believing in yourself can you convince others. This is the popular "secret" of movies, and it is also a question that every cultural creator should ponder deeply.

? Sincerity is the first essence of art. Only by touching yourself can you touch others, and only by believing in yourself can you convince others.