Aftershock DVD (2010) 唐山大地震 Directed by Feng Xiaogang Starring: Zhang Jingchu, Li Chen, Xu Fan, Zhang Guoqiang

Product Information

• ISBN: 9787885283971 / 978-7885283971
• Product Type: Region 1 PAL DVD
• Audio: Chinese (Mandarin) 5.1
• Subtitles: Simplified Chinese
• Runtime: 135 minutes
• Made in: China
• Genre: Disaster / Drama

English Summary

Aftershock is a 2010 Chinese disaster-drama film directed by Feng Xiaogang and based on the novella by Zhang Ling. The film portrays the devastating impact of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake and its aftermath. It was the first IMAX-format commercial film made outside the United States and became a box office success, grossing over $100 million in China.

The story follows Li Yuanni and her family, who live in a small apartment in Tangshan. During the 1976 earthquake, Li's husband, Fang Daqiang, dies while trying to save their children, Fang Deng and Fang Da, who are trapped under a large slab of concrete. The rescue team informs Li that lifting the slab will save only one child, forcing her to make an agonizing decision. Heartbroken, she chooses to save her son, Fang Da, while her daughter, Fang Deng, miraculously survives and is later adopted by a military couple in Beijing.

The film delves into the emotional trauma and struggles of the family over the next 30 years, as Fang Deng grows up estranged from her biological family, hiding her identity and grappling with the scars of her past. The story explores themes of family, tragedy, resilience, and forgiveness.

Chinese Summary

《唐山大地震》由著名导演冯小刚执导，改编自张翎的小说。这部2010年的灾难片以1976年唐山大地震为背景，讲述了灾难过后一个家庭的悲痛与重生。该片是中国首部IMAX商业大片，在国内票房超过1亿美元，成为一部现象级电影。

影片的故事围绕李元妮一家展开。地震发生时，李元妮的丈夫方大强在试图挽救他们的双胞胎儿女方登和方达时不幸遇难。救援队告知李元妮，水泥板下的两名孩子只能救出一人，最终她痛苦地选择了救儿子方达，而女儿方登则奇迹般地幸存下来，被一对解放军夫妇收养并改名为王登。

影片通过时间的推移，展现了这家人在接下来的30年里如何从地震带来的创伤中挣扎和恢复。方登在成长过程中隐瞒自己的真实身份，与生母和弟弟分离多年，直到最后才面对自己内心的伤痛与亲情的羁绊。影片深刻探讨了家庭、灾难、坚韧与宽恕等主题。

Product Features

• Format: Region 1 (PAL) DVD
• Audio: Chinese (Mandarin) 5.1
• Subtitles: Simplified Chinese
• Runtime: 135 minutes
• Genre: Disaster Drama
• Made in: China

Interesting Facts

• Box Office Milestone: "Aftershock" was the highest-grossing Chinese film at the time of its release, becoming the first domestic film to surpass $100 million at the Chinese box office.

  • 票房里程碑：《唐山大地震》在上映时是中国票房最高的电影，成为首部国内票房突破1亿美元的影片。

• IMAX Innovation: It was the first IMAX-format commercial film made outside the United States, marking a significant achievement in Chinese filmmaking.

  • IMAX创举：本片是首部非美国制作的IMAX商业电影，标志着中国电影制作的重大突破。

• Historical Tragedy: The 1976 Tangshan earthquake, one of the deadliest earthquakes in history, claimed over 240,000 lives, making this story resonate deeply with audiences.

  • 历史悲剧：1976年的唐山大地震是历史上最致命的地震之一，造成超过24万人死亡，这使得影片在观众中引发了深深的共鸣。

• Award Recognition: The film received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including Best Director for Feng Xiaogang at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

  • 奖项认可：影片获得了高度评价，并赢得了包括亚洲太平洋电影奖最佳导演在内的多个奖项。

• Emotional Storytelling: The powerful narrative and emotionally charged performances, especially by Xu Fan, were praised for authentically depicting the human cost of disaster.

  • 感人叙事：影片的深刻叙事以及演员（特别是徐帆）的情感演绎，被赞誉为真实地展现了灾难的人类代价。

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