Author(s)

Li Yifan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Journalism and Communication, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China

Corresponding Author

Li Yifan

ABSTRACT

The War of Resistance Against US Aggression and Aid to Korea align , as the first war of national defense and safeguarding after the establishment of the People's Republic of China, has left an indelible mark on the collective memory, with the film "Battle on Shanggailing Mountain" becoming an unforgettable symbol for a generation. With the arrival of the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's entry into the war, there has been a surge in the creation of film and television works centered around the historical theme of the Korean War Resistance, and the film "The Sacrifice" has emerged in response. Although both "Battle on Shanggailing Mountain" and "The Sacrifice" take the Korean War Resistance as their narrative focal point, these two works are separated by 64 years, and their narrative methods and emphases have undergone significant changes. A careful comparative analysis of these two films, examining their strengths and weaknesses, can provide important insights and references for future creative endeavors in the field of film and television works related to this historical theme.

KEYWORDS

Korean War Resistance; Visual Narratives; "Battle on Shanggailing Mountain"; "The Sacrifice"

CITE THIS PAPER

Li Yifan, Narrative Transformations in the Visual Representation of the Korean War Resistance—from "Battle on Shanggailing Mountain" to "The Sacrifice". Art and Performance Letters (2023) Vol. 4: 13-18. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2023.040503.

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