Three Wan Li in Chang 'an is a 3D animated historical film produced by light-chasing animation and directed by Xie and Zou Jing, which was released in China on July 8, 2023. The film is set in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and tells the story that after the Anshi Rebellion, the Tibetan army invaded the southwest, which was unfavorable to the engagement with the history of the Tang Dynasty. Chang 'an is in danger. Gao Shi, who was trapped in the lonely city, recalled his life with Li Bai to the eunuch of the prison army.
The title of this film comes from "Dreaming of Chang 'an, Three Wan Li, Sea Breeze Blowing off the West End" in Chen Zilong's "Joining the Army" in the Ming Dynasty. At the same time, the title also points out the theme of the film Chang 'an, which represents the "ideal place" in Gao Shi and Li Bai's mind, and "Three Wan Li" is the distance between them and their ideal.
Evaluation of Chang 'an Three Wan Li
The portrayal of the poet in this film tends to be secular and realistic. These are people who really existed in history. Their character should not be based on stereotypes, but should be based on poetry and historical facts. This film is full of strong feelings of home and country. Every poet has a different personality and an ill-fated fate, but behind it is a deep responsibility to the country, the world and the people. The friendship between these gifted scholars has also become more brilliant because of poetry.
In Gao Shi and Li Bai's success or failure, advance and retreat, trade-offs, gains and losses, the audience saw the shadow of real life, thus thinking about life, fate and other topics. The creator is not limited to the poet's own joys and sorrows, but lays out the whole historical development process by telling the poet's life experience.