中西情节剧电影的历史演进及文化意味比较

在中西电影文化发展史上 ,不少电影艺术家往往采用情节剧的叙事模式 ,强化电影的观赏性、娱乐性特征 ,以获得观众的认同 ;在中西情节剧电影的各自演变过程中 ,由于文化背景的差异 ,呈现出偏重社会伦理与偏重娱乐消遣的不同文化取向 ;受现代西方哲学、艺术观念及电影思潮的影响和冲击 ,创作者不断地吸收其它有益的思想观念和电影手法 ,不断调整和突破其创作模式 ,使情节剧的文化意味愈显深厚 ,艺术魅力经久不衰

A Comparison between Chinese and Western Melodrama Films in Their Development and Cultural Meaning

The film is generally a mixture of commerce,art and culture.So many film artists tend to take advantage of melodrama to pursue their commercial success and attract audience.Owing to their difference in cultural background,Chinese and Western melodrama films have shown in their development different preferences,the former for ethics,the latter for entertainment.Besides,useful ideas of modern Western philosophy and techniques of film have been absorbed,and modes of expression have been adjusted and transformed.This enriches their cultural meaning and makes their artistic charm permanent.