To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a major revolutionary historical TV series "Hit the Water in the Middle Stream" highlights the great initiative, struggle and dedication of communist party people, and focuses on the purity of communist party people’s initial heart, the truth of doctrine, the firmness of faith and the beauty of personality. The play was produced by the Central Radio and Television General Station, produced by the TV Drama Documentary Center of the General Station and produced by China TV Drama Production Center Co., Ltd. After it was broadcast in the prime time of CCTV’s comprehensive channel at the main station, it triggered a hot discussion in the society and the communication effect was obvious. According to the data of CSM national network, the highest viewing share of "Mid-stream Hit Water" is 3.32%. On the platform of Iqiyi, "Mid-stream Hit Water" ranked third in the hot list of historical dramas. The audience and netizens have a good reputation and are known as "the pathfinding journey of revolutionary pioneers and a vivid teaching material for learning the history of the party." Analysis of its reasons, in addition to the grand structure, well-made, rich characters, there are many internal inevitable factors.
First, aim high and focus on the initial heart.
No great cause can be short of ideals and beliefs that run through it. The Communist Party of China (CPC) led the people from poverty and weakness to prosperity and strength, fulfilling the dream of several generations of China people since 1840 — — National independence, national prosperity and people’s happiness. The core of communist party’s success is, as always, to practice the concept of "seeking happiness for the people of China and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation". Focusing on this concept, Midstream Hit the Water uses a variety of innovative artistic expressions to show the Communist Party of China (CPC)’s century-long glorious course from birth, development to continuous growth, leading the people of China to forge ahead courageously.
Looking at "Hit the Water in the Middle Stream", people can see that the Communist Party of China (CPC) people not only inherited and developed Marxism, but also constantly strengthened and sublimated their "initial heart". "Do not forget your initiative mind" is an important proposition put forward by the Communist Party of China (CPC) in the new era, but this proposition is by no means abstract. It is rooted in every party member’s life choices and actions. From this theme work, we can see that it is also rooted in the daily work and life of TV and literary and art workers. Only by abandoning snobbery can we aim high; Only the initial resonance can resonate. Because of its accurate position and high vision, it is vivid and tough, and full of strong appeal. It not only provides rich spiritual and cultural food for the people, but also consolidates the dominant position of socialist culture in silence.
Second, artistic creation, the courage to innovate
Successful TV dramas with revolutionary historical themes must be derived from and loyal to history, but they must transcend history and sublimate their spirit, and make moderate artistic creation on the basis of reality, which just reflects the artistic accomplishment and political height of the creative team.
Red revolutionaries can be seen in every episode of "Hit the Water in the Middle Stream". In many chapters describing revolutionary figures, there are many plots that increase the emotional color of the creative team. On the basis of respecting history, many unknown storylines are excavated and the psychological descriptions of the creators are superimposed. For example, when Mao Zedong saw the Chinese version of the communist party Declaration for the first time, he was so excited that he couldn’t sleep at night. When he saw the wonderful place, he couldn’t help stamping his feet and praising it, which affected the sleep of the downstairs tenants several times. This interpretation depicts the pure passion of devout revolutionaries and the ecstasy when they see the way forward, which has strong political vitality and artistic appeal.
Hit the water in the middle stream presents the historical essence to the audience artistically, and realizes the dialectical unity of "historical truth" and "artistic fiction" Under the narrative principle of "big things are not empty, small things are not limited", the innovative media products systematically sort out the timeline of historical events, and the plot is full of chronological texture. For example, many historical events such as the diplomatic failure of the Paris Peace Conference, the May 4th Movement and the Zhang-Zhang Movement were successively restored, among which a series of events such as progressive students studying in France, the establishment of the Enlightenment Society by Zhou Enlai, Li Dazhao’s dispute with Hu Shi, and Yang Changji’s death were interspersed. Many audiences were moved by the vivid portrayal in the play, and sincerely commented that "this play can be said to have summed up that period of history in an all-round way", "the stories of revolutionary ancestors are worth understanding, and the TV series truly reflects the original appearance of history" and "there are many events without chaos, as if they were brought into the historical situation". Such historical re-creation, from the creator himself, is a sublimation and improvement again and again; For the audience, it can more easily arouse emotional resonance, thus enhancing the communication effectiveness of the main melody melody literary works and creating a spiritual atmosphere of strong confidence, warmth and gathering people’s hearts.
Third, see the big from the small, and moisten things silently
How to tell a good story about major revolutionary history is a realistic proposition faced by the propaganda ideological and cultural front, and it is also an innovative topic that the majority of creators must keep up with the changes of the times. In a revolutionary historical drama, it is not easy to keep pace with thoughts and stories, and the details and connotations complement each other.
Hit the water in the middle stream blends sublimity with daily life, mission with human nature, and moistens the ideal of the red revolution and the indomitable and down-to-earth spirit of struggle with silent artistic means. Starting from a small place and setting off the lofty revolutionary ideal with simple and touching details, the play can not only deeply impress the ordinary audience, but also make people sincerely pay high respect to the leaders. The main characters in the film are not only ambitious and self-sacrificing talents for saving the country, but also good sons and daughters of China with flesh and blood, affection and righteousness. For example, Yang Changji, as a modern ethicist and educator who accepted the dual influence of Confucian traditional culture and western culture, can be said to be a very discerning Bole. He once predicted: "Mao Ersheng and Cai Ersheng will inevitably be the pillars of China in the future." His thoughts and personality had a profound influence on Mao Zedong. Yang Changji died, and Mao Zedong, as a revolutionary who was concerned about the country and people, made a wreath of snow to pay homage to his father-in-law. This seemingly ordinary scene has made countless people cry. It is these well-intentioned artistic designs that vividly depict the touching images of the party’s leaders and predecessors "seeking happiness for the people of China and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation", and prove from the depths of human nature that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has strong vitality and continues to be supported by the people.
"Hit the water in the middle stream" is a representative of the outstanding works of the main theme that stimulates positive energy and promotes truth, goodness and beauty, and has realistic value and historical influence that cannot be underestimated. The times change and the spirit is eternal. It is more and more excellent works like this that convey the accumulation and nutrition of the Red Revolution to the broad audience silently, which not only plays an important role in ideological education, but also provides a vivid creative model for propaganda and ideological front. (Tang Jinggang)
