The Pioneer (Chinese: 革命者; pinyin: Gémìng Zhě) is a 2021 Chinese biographical historical drama directed by Xu Zhanxiong and produced by Guan Hu, starring Zhang Songwen as Li Dazhao, a pioneer to spread Marxism and Communism in China and one of the founders of the Chinese Communist Party.[1][2] The rest of the main cast includes Li Yifeng, Tong Liya, Peng Yuchang, and Qin Hao. The film premiered in China on 1 July 2021, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.[3]
| The Pioneer | |
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| 革命者 | |
| Directed by | Xu Zhanxiong |
| Written by | Guan Hu Wu Bing Zhang Ke Jing Yu |
| Produced by | Guan Hu |
| Starring | Zhang Songwen Li Yifeng Tong Liya Peng Yuchang Qin Hao |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Cast edit
- Zhang Songwen as Li Dazhao
- Li Yifeng as Mao Zedong
- Tong Liya as Zhao Renlan, wife of Li Dazhao.
- Peng Yuchang as Chang Hsueh-liang
- Qin Hao as Chen Duxiu
- Bai Ke as Xu San
- Zhang Ruonan as Li Xinglan
- Xin Yunlai as Deng Zhongxia
- Sun Xilun as Ah Chen
Production edit
The planning of The Pioneer was launched in March 2018.[2] The film began production in Shanghai on 27 December 2020.[2]
Release edit
The Pioneer was slated for release on 1 July 2021 in China.
Accolades edit
| Date | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Picture | The Pioneer | Nominated | [4][5] |
| Best Writing | Guan Hu, Wu Bing, Zhang Ke and Jing Yu | Nominated | [4][5] | ||
| Best Art Direction | Huo Tingxiao | Won | [4][5] | ||
| Best Music | Dou Peng | Nominated | [4][5] | ||
| Best Editing | Yang Hongyu | Nominated | [4][5] |
References edit
- ^ Xing, Yi (4 January 2021). "Films to celebrate the centennial of CPC". China Daily. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ a b c Chen Chen (陈晨) (28 December 2020). 电影《革命者》开机，张颂文饰演李大钊. Thepaper (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ Sun Jiayin (孙佳音) (28 December 2020). 张颂文饰演李大钊，电影《革命者》勾勒时代群像献礼建党百年. sina (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d e 第34届中国电影金鸡奖公布完整提名名单. qq.com (in Chinese). 29 November 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e 第34届中国电影金鸡奖完整名单. qq.com (in Chinese). 30 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
External links edit
- The Pioneer at IMDb
- The Pioneer at Douban (in Chinese)
