TV program recounts stories behind war against Japanese Aggression
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The production team of the film "Tunnel War" attends the TV program "Heroes in the Film Posters." /CGTN

The production team of the film "Tunnel War" attends the TV program "Heroes in the Film Posters." /CGTN

TV program "Heroes in Film Posters," produced by China Media Group (CMG), will roll out its last episode at 7:30 pm on Thursday to mark the 75th victory anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Aired since August 30, the five-episode TV program tells 20 stories behind 10 film posters from the widely-known "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain" to Golden Bear Award winner "Red Sorghum," all of which are classic films produced from 1950s to now.

The stories show how Chinese people fought in solidarity against the invading Japanese troops and won national independence between 1931 and 1945.

To accurately restore the history, the production team consulted many books and historic materials. Descendents of the real heroes in history, who were the prototype characters in the films, were invited to tell the stories.

A line of filmmakers, actors and musicians were also invited to share their creation experience and unforgettable memories when making the films, and some recreated the historical stories in the form of short plays, dance and chorus.

Zhang Tian'ai (R) plays in the short play "Memory of the Yellow Bridge Battle" during the TV program "Heroes in Film Posters." /CGTN

Zhang Tian'ai (R) plays in the short play "Memory of the Yellow Bridge Battle" during the TV program "Heroes in Film Posters." /CGTN

"Although I played the role of an ordinary person, I can still perceive the character's heroic spirit in the small story," said actress Zhang Tian'ai, who starred in the short play "Memory of the Yellow Bridge Battle."

By innovatively revealing history with different artistic presentations, Qin Xinmin, director of the program, hopes the performances could not only have higher ornamental values and deliver stronger emotions, but also help audiences to better draw inspiration from heroic stories.

"The program turned back the clock and made the dead heroes come back to life again. We will remember the history and never forget the heroes," said a veteran.